Country profile

Yemen: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Yemen is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions. The current data points to a challenging overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Finance & Taxes, while Food & Basic Goods, Vacation Costs and Personal Services stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Language & Integration.

Overall rating 32.54 points
Global rank Rank 227 globally
Continental rank Rank 48 in Asia

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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 Yemen

Why is Yemen especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions; its strongest main categories are Costs and Finance & Taxes.

Which topics stand out positively for Yemen?

Food & Basic Goods, 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 social freedom, participation and openness deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Language & Integration.

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

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 Yemen 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

Yemen 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 taxes, capital access and financial conditions need to be weighed against different priorities; residence, visas and settling abroad as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Yemen vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 75 points better on Relocation & Residency than Yemen.
  • Yemen vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 73 points better on Relocation & Residency than Yemen.
  • Yemen vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 74 points better on Relocation & Residency than Yemen.
  • Yemen vs. Denmark
    Denmark performs about 78 points better on Relocation & Residency than Yemen.
  • Yemen vs. United States
    United States performs about 70 points better on Relocation & Residency than Yemen.

All ratings and indicators for Yemen

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

42
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Homicide Rate
Rank 155 globally 82
Petty Crime Index
Rank 225 globally 19
Women's Safety
Rank 227 globally 10
Organized Crime
Rank 220 globally 30
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 225 globally 19
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 223 globally 13
Political Violence
Rank 221 globally 11
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 224 globally 20
Terrorism Risk
Rank 205 globally 53

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

54
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Flood Risk
Rank 136 globally 44
Storm Risk
Rank 123 globally 72
Earthquake Risk
Rank 92 globally 72
Drought Risk
Rank 215 globally 18
Wildfire Risk
Rank 56 globally 72
Landslide Risk
Rank 152 globally 44
Tsunami Risk
Rank 146 globally 51
Volcano Risk
Rank 191 globally 59

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

18
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State Surveillance
Rank 211 globally 19
Internet Censorship
Rank 215 globally 16
Internet Freedom
Rank 218 globally 20
Data Protection Laws
Rank 226 globally 10
VPN Access
Rank 216 globally 16
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 216 globally 38
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Rule of Law
Rank 225 globally 7
Property Rights Security
Rank 225 globally 6
Corruption Perception
Rank 226 globally 11
Police Effectiveness
Rank 226 globally 10
Expropriation Risk
Rank 223 globally 0
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

11
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Political Stability
Rank 227 globally 3
Economic Resilience
Rank 226 globally 10
Government Efficiency
Rank 226 globally 10
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 215 globally 25
โค๏ธ Health ShowHide

Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 221 globally 24
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 222 globally 29
Emergency Care
Rank 224 globally 14
Medicine Access
Rank 226 globally 16
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 223 globally 12
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 221 globally 18
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 222 globally 14
Doctor Density
Rank 215 globally 4
Hospital Beds
Rank 211 globally 10
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 217 globally 38
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 18 globally 83
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 224 globally 11

Environmental Health

6 indicators

35
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 193 globally 34
Noise Pollution
Rank 205 globally 35
UV Radiation
Rank 136 globally 25
Tap Water Safety
Rank 191 globally 45
Sanitation
Rank 155 globally 48
Waste Management
Rank 207 globally 8
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Life Expectancy
Rank 166 globally 56
Infectious Diseases
Rank 181 globally 49
Obesity Rate
Rank 47 globally 84
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 191 globally 20
Mental Health
Rank 216 globally 42
Suicide Rate
Rank 65 globally 70
Maternal Mortality
Rank 165 globally 41
Vaccination Rate
Rank 227 globally 41
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 55 globally 77
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 131 globally 76
๐Ÿ’ธ Finance & Taxes ShowHide

Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 19 globally 96
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 55 globally 74
Social Security Burden
Rank 74 globally 82
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 32 globally 84
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 92 globally 44
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 160 globally 55
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 119 globally 22
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 225 globally 28
Capital Market Depth
Rank 223 globally 24
Business Credit Access
Rank 223 globally 20
Investor Protection
Rank 225 globally 8
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 224 globally 15
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 221 globally 34
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 225 globally 23
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 225 globally 14

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

30
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 221 globally 9
Banking Stability
Rank 224 globally 20
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 224 globally 26
Fintech Development
Rank 205 globally 11
ATM Availability
Rank 202 globally 29
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 187 globally 34
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 1 globally 98
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

25
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 140 globally 25
Crypto Regulation
Rank 216 globally 18
Legal Status
Rank 219 globally 14
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 209 globally 5
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 214 globally 3

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

37
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 199 globally 10
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 220 globally 18
36
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 206 globally 29
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 224 globally 31
Days to Register a Company
Rank 209 globally 29

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

41
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 206 globally 24
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 193 globally 58
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 178 globally 40
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 193 globally 63
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 226 globally 25
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 207 globally 50
Central Bank Independence
Rank 214 globally 32
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 207 globally 23
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 183 globally 47
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 214 globally 6
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 120 globally 33
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 210 globally 28
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 184 globally 63
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 203 globally 25
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 215 globally 7
๐Ÿ  Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

86
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 3 globally 81
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 15 globally 83
Electricity Cost
Rank 73 globally 81
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

96
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 19 globally 88
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 2 globally 99
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 8 globally 98
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 9 globally 95
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 17 globally 89
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 10 globally 99
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 5 globally 98

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

58
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 13 globally 92
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 224 globally 1
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 224 globally 1
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 224 globally 1
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 195 globally 27
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 215 globally 10
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

82
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Transit Cost
Rank 5 globally 98
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 21 globally 87
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 18 globally 94
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 121 globally 89
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 7 globally 99
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 69 globally 94
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Internet Cost
Rank 224 globally 1
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 112 globally 67
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 153 globally 69
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 191 globally 59
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 145 globally 52

Personal Services

4 indicators

93
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Haircut Cost
Rank 33 globally 91
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 43 globally 96
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 47 globally 92
Local Services Cost
Rank 44 globally 91
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Infrastructure ShowHide
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Logistics Performance
Rank 188 globally 10
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 218 globally 8
Port Connectivity
Rank 140 globally 15
36
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Road Quality
Rank 203 globally 22
Traffic Congestion
Rank 74 globally 60
Road Density
Rank 166 globally 49
Traffic Deaths
Rank 191 globally 40
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 199 globally 2

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 214 globally 11
Electrification Rate
Rank 204 globally 28
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 119 globally 40
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 169 globally 15
CO2 Intensity
Rank 129 globally 37
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 209 globally 15
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 185 globally 3
Mobile Speed
Rank 210 globally 25
5G Coverage
Rank 210 globally 0

Public Transport

4 indicators

19
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Transit Coverage
Rank 211 globally 15
Transit Punctuality
Rank 226 globally 30
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 222 globally 3
Walkability Score
Rank 222 globally 28
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

40
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 129 globally 50
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 222 globally 35
Burnout Risk
Rank 226 globally 22
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

69
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 190 globally 39
Sunshine Hours
Rank 1 globally 100
Humidity Comfort
Rank 62 globally 85
Rainy Days
Rank 9 globally 93
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 214 globally 39
Seasonal Variation
Rank 139 globally 67

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

34
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Beach Quality
Rank 125 globally 53
Mountain Access
Rank 88 globally 45
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 219 globally 4
Biodiversity Index
Rank 168 globally 51
Forest Cover
Rank 208 globally 1

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

20
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 222 globally 9
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 223 globally 19
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 224 globally 10
Recovery Time
Rank 218 globally 49

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 220 globally 8
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 74 globally 27
Music & Nightlife
Rank 224 globally 12
Cinema Density
Rank 216 globally 0
Cultural Freedom
Rank 225 globally 8
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 213 globally 49
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 193 globally 21
Restaurant Density
Rank 196 globally 21
Street Food Scene
Rank 200 globally 20
Local Market Quality
Rank 202 globally 24
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 188 globally 18
Local Freshness
Rank 206 globally 24
Local Authenticity
Rank 201 globally 22

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

29
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 1 globally 100
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 226 globally 15
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 203 globally 29
Child Safety Score
Rank 225 globally 20
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 220 globally 4
Playground Density
Rank 216 globally 15

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

29
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 223 globally 15
Veterinary Quality
Rank 216 globally 10
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 221 globally 8
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 226 globally 22
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 225 globally 10
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 221 globally 15
E-Government
Rank 216 globally 30
Visa Processing Time
Rank 226 globally 9
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 222 globally 21
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 224 globally 11
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 223 globally 7
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 225 globally 16
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 186 globally 0
Visa Application Ease
Rank 225 globally 0
Border Openness
Rank 205 globally 0
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 224 globally 4
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 217 globally 0
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 221 globally 5
Remote Work Legality
Rank 212 globally 31
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 215 globally 33
Remote Job Market
Rank 222 globally 21
Coworking Density
Rank 217 globally 13
Nomad Community
Rank 222 globally 6
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 212 globally 17
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 223 globally 4
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 224 globally 7
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 220 globally 12
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 218 globally 0
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 221 globally 5
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 225 globally 10
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 213 globally 0
Family Reunification
Rank 221 globally 0
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 218 globally 0
Residence Status Stability
Rank 221 globally 0
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 221 globally 0
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 224 globally 5
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 191 globally 40
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

3
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 225 globally 9
Local Language Barrier
Rank 227 globally 4
Integration Ease
Rank 227 globally 0
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 227 globally 0
Expat Community Size
Rank 224 globally 2
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 227 globally 3
International Schools
Rank 224 globally 3
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 226 globally 3
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 225 globally 4
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 227 globally 2
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 224 globally 4
10
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 224 globally 6
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 216 globally 16
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 226 globally 10
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 223 globally 11
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 227 globally 9
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 209 globally 25
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 224 globally 13
Accommodation Availability
Rank 219 globally 23
Booking & Transparency
Rank 224 globally 15

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

19
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 222 globally 15
Digital Travel Services
Rank 225 globally 25
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 224 globally 19
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 226 globally 17
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 217 globally 23
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 223 globally 21
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 218 globally 32
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 223 globally 19
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 194 globally 32
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 210 globally 32
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 220 globally 28

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

94
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Hotel Cost
Rank 9 globally 97
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 5 globally 99
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 10 globally 95
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 16 globally 94
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 229 globally 63
Off-Season Usability
Rank 225 globally 43
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 225 globally 39
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 200 globally 75
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

22
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Press Freedom
Rank 192 globally 28
Democracy Index
Rank 215 globally 19
Personal Freedom
Rank 224 globally 30
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 205 globally 13

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 200 globally 70
PISA Score
Rank 213 globally 0
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 199 globally 10
Education Expenditure
Rank 88 globally 77
School Life Expectancy
Rank 216 globally 45
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 168 globally 17
Gini Index
Rank 225 globally 14
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 215 globally 11
Social Mobility Score
Rank 219 globally 13
Social Cohesion
Rank 226 globally 13
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Gender Equality
Rank 228 globally 9
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 228 globally 6
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 225 globally 5
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 225 globally 4
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 226 globally 3

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

2
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 225 globally 0
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 225 globally 4
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 226 globally 2
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 226 globally 3
Pride Culture
Rank 217 globally 0
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Disability Support Score
Rank 225 globally 5
Public Accessibility
Rank 226 globally 7
Digital Accessibility
Rank 222 globally 9
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 224 globally 11

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

6
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 224 globally 7
Secularization Score
Rank 225 globally 6
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 223 globally 5
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 225 globally 6

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 32 globally 88
Fertility Rate
Rank 133 globally 63
Population Growth
Rank 27 globally 70
Net Migration Rate
Rank 194 globally 33
Urbanization Rate
Rank 182 globally 28
Foreign Population Share
Rank 186 globally 25
Population Density
Rank 76 globally 64
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 191 globally 40
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 213 globally 7