Country profile

Venezuela: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Venezuela is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Dining & Going Out, Vacation Costs and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions more closely, because the largest deductions come from Legal Protection & Property, Work & Self-Employment Abroad and Entrepreneurship & Business.

Overall rating 45.68 points
Global rank Rank 197 globally
Continental rank Rank 10 in South America

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Decision areas

The following entry points link directly to detailed articles that are especially relevant for relocation, longer stays, daily life and travel planning.

Key questions about Venezuela

Why is Venezuela especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Venezuela?

Dining & Going Out, Vacation Costs and Personal Services show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

residence, visas and settling abroad as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Legal Protection & Property, Work & Self-Employment Abroad and Entrepreneurship & Business.

How important is lower-cost living and longer stays for Venezuela?

The detailed articles below help check whether the rating fits residence, work, costs, healthcare, safety or travel.

Strengths and weaknesses

This section only shows categories, topic areas and indicators where Venezuela ranks in the top three or bottom three globally or continentally and shares the same score with no more than two other countries. Global ranks take priority over continental ranks.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Comparisons and related countries

Venezuela is especially useful to compare with United States, Portugal and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Denmark and Germany work as contrast comparisons when everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Venezuela

58 topic areas and 342 indicators are linked directly in the static HTML. Categories and topic areas are collapsed to keep the country profile easy to scan.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

39
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Homicide Rate
Rank 195 globally 70
Petty Crime Index
Rank 226 globally 17
Women's Safety
Rank 213 globally 28
Organized Crime
Rank 222 globally 29
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 213 globally 32
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 123 globally 38
65
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 170 globally 74
Political Violence
Rank 184 globally 54
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 201 globally 48
Terrorism Risk
Rank 144 globally 96

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

53
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Flood Risk
Rank 164 globally 39
Storm Risk
Rank 160 globally 59
Earthquake Risk
Rank 170 globally 45
Drought Risk
Rank 55 globally 77
Wildfire Risk
Rank 181 globally 28
Landslide Risk
Rank 199 globally 32
Tsunami Risk
Rank 123 globally 58
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

31
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State Surveillance
Rank 205 globally 22
Internet Censorship
Rank 187 globally 36
Internet Freedom
Rank 204 globally 27
Data Protection Laws
Rank 163 globally 34
VPN Access
Rank 178 globally 50
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 209 globally 41
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Rule of Law
Rank 223 globally 10
Property Rights Security
Rank 224 globally 7
Corruption Perception
Rank 227 globally 9
Police Effectiveness
Rank 217 globally 16
Expropriation Risk
Rank 223 globally 0
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

23
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Political Stability
Rank 207 globally 23
Economic Resilience
Rank 224 globally 12
Government Efficiency
Rank 222 globally 15
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 135 globally 53
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

44
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 173 globally 45
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 166 globally 56
Emergency Care
Rank 198 globally 34
Medicine Access
Rank 218 globally 24
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 213 globally 26
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 168 globally 51
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 140 globally 63
Doctor Density
Rank 119 globally 48
Hospital Beds
Rank 185 globally 19
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 154 globally 82
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 38 globally 79
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 167 globally 37

Environmental Health

6 indicators

54
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 101 globally 77
Noise Pollution
Rank 187 globally 38
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 135 globally 75
Sanitation
Rank 178 globally 37
Waste Management
Rank 128 globally 35
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Life Expectancy
Rank 136 globally 65
Infectious Diseases
Rank 155 globally 64
Obesity Rate
Rank 108 globally 72
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 160 globally 31
Mental Health
Rank 211 globally 45
Suicide Rate
Rank 128 globally 54
Maternal Mortality
Rank 192 globally 29
Vaccination Rate
Rank 210 globally 63
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 17 globally 87
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 181 globally 68
๐Ÿ’ธ Finance & Taxes ShowHide

Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 147 globally 80
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 129 globally 48
Social Security Burden
Rank 143 globally 67
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 131 globally 49
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 221 globally 28
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 197 globally 70
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 226 globally 6
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 83 globally 50
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 219 globally 36
Capital Market Depth
Rank 188 globally 49
Business Credit Access
Rank 214 globally 33
Investor Protection
Rank 222 globally 10
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 213 globally 25
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 221 globally 34
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 186 globally 38
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 171 globally 41

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

50
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 215 globally 14
Banking Stability
Rank 214 globally 30
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 217 globally 38
Fintech Development
Rank 80 globally 77
ATM Availability
Rank 93 globally 78
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 137 globally 46
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 1 globally 98
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

34
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 21 globally 73
Crypto Regulation
Rank 181 globally 26
Legal Status
Rank 178 globally 28
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 114 globally 15
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 206 globally 32
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 163 globally 7

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

41
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 168 globally 48
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 199 globally 32
14
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 214 globally 15
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 227 globally 3
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 219 globally 36
Days to Register a Company
Rank 229 globally 0

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

42
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 110 globally 61
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 227 globally 3
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 227 globally 3
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 226 globally 25
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 134 globally 79
Central Bank Independence
Rank 228 globally 16
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 135 globally 57
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 142 globally 68
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 211 globally 7
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 193 globally 10
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 114 globally 76
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 224 globally 10
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 222 globally 15
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 227 globally 3
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

81
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 32 globally 67
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 57 globally 72
Electricity Cost
Rank 38 globally 91
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

37
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 208 globally 16
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 174 globally 33
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 149 globally 42
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 151 globally 50
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 69 globally 72
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 169 globally 38
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 220 globally 13

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

97
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 56 globally 96
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 14 globally 96
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 7 globally 96
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

86
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Transit Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 1 globally 100
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 6 globally 96
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 107 globally 92
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 1 globally 100
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Internet Cost
Rank 74 globally 70
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 65 globally 78
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 124 globally 77
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 181 globally 62
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 145 globally 52

Personal Services

4 indicators

92
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Haircut Cost
Rank 44 globally 90
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 51 globally 95
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 47 globally 92
Local Services Cost
Rank 54 globally 90
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
25
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 100 globally 15
Airport Connectivity
Rank 91 globally 46
Port Connectivity
Rank 86 globally 25
26
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Road Quality
Rank 213 globally 18
Traffic Congestion
Rank 176 globally 38
Road Density
Rank 180 globally 47
Traffic Deaths
Rank 222 globally 17
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

73
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Power Outages
Rank 183 globally 41
Electrification Rate
Rank 158 globally 95
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 14 globally 90
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 38 globally 70
CO2 Intensity
Rank 62 globally 57
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
28
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Broadband Speed
Rank 168 globally 31
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 124 globally 32
Mobile Speed
Rank 181 globally 34
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

42
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 172 globally 45
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 111 globally 12
Walkability Score
Rank 104 globally 52
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

52
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 112 globally 52
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 118 globally 58
Burnout Risk
Rank 156 globally 42
Public Holidays
Rank 33 globally 60

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

72
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 81 globally 67
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 155 globally 56
Rainy Days
Rank 151 globally 58
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 108 globally 91
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

81
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 55 globally 63
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 11 globally 93
Forest Cover
Rank 47 globally 70

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

55
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 117 globally 39
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 26 globally 79
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 129 globally 35
Recovery Time
Rank 137 globally 64

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

33
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 85 globally 22
Music & Nightlife
Rank 75 globally 48
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 200 globally 22
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 96 globally 67
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 125 globally 35
Restaurant Density
Rank 139 globally 37
Street Food Scene
Rank 121 globally 37
Local Market Quality
Rank 146 globally 39
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 140 globally 31
Local Freshness
Rank 155 globally 40
Local Authenticity
Rank 118 globally 36

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

48
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 105 globally 23
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 71
Child Safety Score
Rank 182 globally 40
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 127 globally 15
Playground Density
Rank 140 globally 38

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

49
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 105 globally 50
Veterinary Quality
Rank 145 globally 40
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 70 globally 68
Pet Food Prices
Rank 63 globally 65
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 142 globally 30
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 132 globally 45
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 128 globally 48
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 207 globally 30
E-Government
Rank 151 globally 58
Visa Processing Time
Rank 217 globally 19
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 227 globally 14
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 209 globally 28
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 187 globally 23
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 182 globally 41
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 213 globally 14
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 199 globally 22
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 117 globally 88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 214 globally 10
Remote Work Legality
Rank 220 globally 21
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 225 globally 14
Remote Job Market
Rank 173 globally 44
Coworking Density
Rank 155 globally 30
Nomad Community
Rank 178 globally 21
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 169 globally 34
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 218 globally 10
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 218 globally 16
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 227 globally 7
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 218 globally 0
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 209 globally 23
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 223 globally 11
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 213 globally 0
Family Reunification
Rank 218 globally 13
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 215 globally 4
Residence Status Stability
Rank 218 globally 11
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 216 globally 19
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 120 globally 55
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

38
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 172 globally 32
Local Language Barrier
Rank 168 globally 41
Integration Ease
Rank 200 globally 47
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 193 globally 43
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 190 globally 44
International Schools
Rank 181 globally 33
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 159 globally 44
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 157 globally 31
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 137 globally 45
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 154 globally 34
21
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 212 globally 22
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 211 globally 18
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 211 globally 24
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 212 globally 20
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 216 globally 24
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 161 globally 42
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 201 globally 31
Accommodation Availability
Rank 138 globally 44
Booking & Transparency
Rank 205 globally 32

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

41
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 162 globally 35
Digital Travel Services
Rank 173 globally 43
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 179 globally 48
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 199 globally 37
51
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 157 globally 36
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 183 globally 41
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 29 globally 82
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 147 globally 43
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 88 globally 71
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 112 globally 64
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 20 globally 86

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

92
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Hotel Cost
Rank 57 globally 92
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 57 globally 93
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 18 globally 94
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 31 globally 93
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 159 globally 81
Off-Season Usability
Rank 158 globally 62
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 176 globally 54
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 63 globally 86
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

25
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Press Freedom
Rank 204 globally 24
Democracy Index
Rank 210 globally 20
Personal Freedom
Rank 201 globally 42
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 209 globally 12

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

79
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 119 globally 38
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 11 globally 85
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 71 globally 75
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 74 globally 33
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 197 globally 29
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 162 globally 13
Housing Support Score
Rank 152 globally 29
Social Mobility Score
Rank 145 globally 39
Social Cohesion
Rank 193 globally 36
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Gender Equality
Rank 200 globally 36
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 210 globally 26
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 193 globally 27
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 144 globally 39
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 158 globally 36

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

36
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 97 globally 40
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 150 globally 29
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 115 globally 42
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 139 globally 30
Pride Culture
Rank 107 globally 34
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Disability Support Score
Rank 161 globally 34
Public Accessibility
Rank 193 globally 27
Digital Accessibility
Rank 184 globally 29
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 155 globally 44

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

59
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 135 globally 71
Secularization Score
Rank 95 globally 45
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 126 globally 65

Demography

10 indicators

62
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Median Age
Rank 95 globally 65
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 139 globally 34
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 40 globally 86
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 55 globally 69
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 91 globally 37