Country profile

Zanzibar: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Zanzibar is best read in the Nomadino comparison through the lens of everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure. The current data points to a mixed overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk, while Personal Services, Dining & Going Out and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Religion & Worldviews.

Overall rating 52.29 points
Global rank Rank 172 globally
Continental rank Rank 20 in Africa

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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 Zanzibar

Why is Zanzibar especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as safety, stability and risk exposure; its strongest main categories are Costs and Safety & Risk.

Which topics stand out positively for Zanzibar?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Religion & Worldviews.

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

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 Zanzibar 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

Zanzibar 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 safety, stability and risk exposure need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Zanzibar

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

67
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Homicide Rate
Rank 103 globally 89
Petty Crime Index
Rank 139 globally 50
Women's Safety
Rank 131 globally 55
Organized Crime
Rank 149 globally 46
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 132 globally 74
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 117 globally 79
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 104 globally 87
Terrorism Risk
Rank 130 globally 98

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

58
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Flood Risk
Rank 169 globally 38
Storm Risk
Rank 184 globally 45
Earthquake Risk
Rank 85 globally 74
Drought Risk
Rank 160 globally 52
Wildfire Risk
Rank 67 globally 65
Landslide Risk
Rank 44 globally 71
Tsunami Risk
Rank 100 globally 68
Volcano Risk
Rank 148 globally 88

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

45
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State Surveillance
Rank 169 globally 47
Internet Censorship
Rank 167 globally 50
Internet Freedom
Rank 163 globally 48
Data Protection Laws
Rank 205 globally 24
VPN Access
Rank 180 globally 49
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 134 globally 55
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Rule of Law
Rank 164 globally 41
Property Rights Security
Rank 155 globally 44
Corruption Perception
Rank 152 globally 35
Police Effectiveness
Rank 157 globally 49
Expropriation Risk
Rank 154 globally 42
Extradition Risk
Rank 34 globally 52

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

51
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Political Stability
Rank 145 globally 55
Economic Resilience
Rank 158 globally 54
Government Efficiency
Rank 168 globally 45
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 155 globally 49
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

47
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 180 globally 42
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 154 globally 59
Emergency Care
Rank 173 globally 42
Medicine Access
Rank 168 globally 52
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 177 globally 43
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 157 globally 55
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 130 globally 65
Doctor Density
Rank 215 globally 4
Hospital Beds
Rank 208 globally 12
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 174 globally 74
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 38 globally 79
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 210 globally 18

Environmental Health

6 indicators

52
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 92 globally 78
Noise Pollution
Rank 75 globally 60
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 163 globally 60
Sanitation
Rank 184 globally 35
Waste Management
Rank 128 globally 35
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Life Expectancy
Rank 191 globally 47
Infectious Diseases
Rank 127 globally 72
Obesity Rate
Rank 31 globally 86
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 211 globally 14
Mental Health
Rank 181 globally 53
Suicide Rate
Rank 128 globally 54
Maternal Mortality
Rank 192 globally 29
Vaccination Rate
Rank 204 globally 67
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 65 globally 75
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 100 globally 78
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

75
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 27 globally 94
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 98 globally 56
Social Security Burden
Rank 50 globally 85
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 152 globally 43
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 118 globally 64
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 184 globally 56
Capital Market Depth
Rank 209 globally 40
Business Credit Access
Rank 206 globally 36
Investor Protection
Rank 161 globally 41
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 170 globally 40
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 175 globally 63
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 204 globally 33
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 208 globally 29

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

46
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 155 globally 30
Banking Stability
Rank 209 globally 35
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 184 globally 71
Fintech Development
Rank 203 globally 12
ATM Availability
Rank 185 globally 40
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

32
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 140 globally 25
Crypto Regulation
Rank 159 globally 29
Legal Status
Rank 159 globally 32
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 155 globally 11
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 163 globally 7

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

57
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 154 globally 60
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 50 globally 74
39
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 25
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 177 globally 43
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 213 globally 40
Days to Register a Company
Rank 97 globally 56

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

62
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 209 globally 23
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 160 globally 76
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 82 globally 68
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 39 globally 88
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 148 globally 52
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 88 globally 90
Central Bank Independence
Rank 155 globally 60
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 103 globally 63
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 161 globally 60
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 190 globally 12
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 178 globally 15
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 151 globally 62
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 117 globally 72
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 218 globally 16
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 200 globally 10
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

73
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 79 globally 52
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 84 globally 63
Electricity Cost
Rank 56 globally 87
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

86
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 26 globally 85
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 52 globally 84
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 41 globally 86
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 72 globally 77
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 52 globally 78
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 37 globally 92
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 26 globally 92

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

94
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 56 globally 96
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
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 13 globally 92
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 29 globally 97

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

77
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 124 globally 62
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 86 globally 86
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 21 globally 98
Car Purchase Index
Rank 153 globally 1
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 69 globally 96
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 58 globally 95
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Internet Cost
Rank 39 globally 81
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 44 globally 86
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 32 globally 95
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 57 globally 94
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 48 globally 74

Personal Services

4 indicators

94
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Haircut Cost
Rank 44 globally 90
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 23 globally 98
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 8 globally 97
Local Services Cost
Rank 44 globally 91
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Logistics Performance
Rank 166 globally 14
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 162 globally 22
Port Connectivity
Rank 116 globally 18
43
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Road Quality
Rank 194 globally 26
Traffic Congestion
Rank 102 globally 55
Road Density
Rank 106 globally 58
Traffic Deaths
Rank 116 globally 71
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

53
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Power Outages
Rank 161 globally 64
Electrification Rate
Rank 174 globally 79
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 163 globally 21
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 128 globally 26
CO2 Intensity
Rank 160 globally 31
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 135 globally 42
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 113 globally 41
Mobile Speed
Rank 123 globally 51
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

31
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Transit Coverage
Rank 164 globally 28
Transit Punctuality
Rank 157 globally 48
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 165 globally 42
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

51
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 81 globally 67
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 168 globally 48
Burnout Risk
Rank 114 globally 50
Public Holidays
Rank 63 globally 52

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

74
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 82 globally 66
Sunshine Hours
Rank 63 globally 88
Humidity Comfort
Rank 192 globally 49
Rainy Days
Rank 111 globally 65
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 62 globally 92

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

45
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Beach Quality
Rank 10 globally 92
Mountain Access
Rank 201 globally 8
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 164 globally 33
Biodiversity Index
Rank 84 globally 68
Forest Cover
Rank 192 globally 7

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

36
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 163 globally 24
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 208 globally 34
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 157 globally 28
Recovery Time
Rank 149 globally 62

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

28
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 180 globally 6
Cultural Freedom
Rank 134 globally 48
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 185 globally 55
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 101 globally 41
Restaurant Density
Rank 121 globally 43
Street Food Scene
Rank 86 globally 45
Local Market Quality
Rank 97 globally 51
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 127 globally 34
Local Freshness
Rank 98 globally 55
Local Authenticity
Rank 82 globally 43

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

35
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 29 globally 98
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 162 globally 23
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 197 globally 36
Child Safety Score
Rank 182 globally 40
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 188 globally 22

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

44
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 152 globally 35
Veterinary Quality
Rank 178 globally 25
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 33 globally 72
Pet Food Prices
Rank 36 globally 68
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 156 globally 42
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 153 globally 38
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 153 globally 60
E-Government
Rank 187 globally 42
Visa Processing Time
Rank 4 globally 78
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 159 globally 50
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 181 globally 41
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 182 globally 25
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 182 globally 41
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 158 globally 52
Border Openness
Rank 160 globally 46
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 165 globally 39
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 156 globally 33
Remote Work Legality
Rank 195 globally 38
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 154 globally 54
Remote Job Market
Rank 183 globally 42
Coworking Density
Rank 121 globally 38
Nomad Community
Rank 155 globally 29
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 202 globally 23
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 168 globally 47
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 156 globally 53
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 164 globally 49
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 167 globally 46
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 180 globally 39
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 165 globally 49
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 158 globally 50
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 157 globally 51
Residence Status Stability
Rank 148 globally 54
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 158 globally 48
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 155 globally 27
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

43
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 144 globally 40
Local Language Barrier
Rank 160 globally 43
Integration Ease
Rank 179 globally 53
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 180 globally 47
Expat Community Size
Rank 132 globally 34
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 178 globally 47
International Schools
Rank 172 globally 35
26
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 206 globally 31
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 199 globally 21
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 200 globally 26
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 197 globally 23
41
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 176 globally 41
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 166 globally 38
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 169 globally 43
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 169 globally 40
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 172 globally 46
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Hotel Quality
Rank 172 globally 39
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 157 globally 46
Accommodation Availability
Rank 148 globally 41
Booking & Transparency
Rank 163 globally 46

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

43
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 178 globally 32
Digital Travel Services
Rank 149 globally 49
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 198 globally 43
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 175 globally 48
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 153 globally 37
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 164 globally 47
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 172 globally 51
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 142 globally 45
63
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 48 globally 83
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 112 globally 64
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 194 globally 41

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

91
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Hotel Cost
Rank 64 globally 91
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 76 globally 91
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 59 globally 91
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 159 globally 81
Off-Season Usability
Rank 172 globally 60
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 182 globally 52
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 107 globally 84
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

39
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Press Freedom
Rank 183 globally 32
Democracy Index
Rank 155 globally 43
Personal Freedom
Rank 171 globally 51
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 181 globally 25

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

40
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 168 globally 85
PISA Score
Rank 192 globally 8
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 199 globally 10
Education Expenditure
Rank 198 globally 42
School Life Expectancy
Rank 186 globally 55
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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 121 globally 57
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 186 globally 18
Social Mobility Score
Rank 188 globally 23
Social Cohesion
Rank 175 globally 41
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Gender Equality
Rank 149 globally 50
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 161 globally 44
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 190 globally 28
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 196 globally 23
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 193 globally 27

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

14
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 215 globally 5
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 191 globally 18
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 194 globally 18
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 199 globally 15
Pride Culture
Rank 191 globally 14
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Disability Support Score
Rank 183 globally 27
Public Accessibility
Rank 185 globally 30
Digital Accessibility
Rank 185 globally 28
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 191 globally 31

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

20
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 199 globally 25
Secularization Score
Rank 201 globally 15
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 205 globally 15
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 204 globally 19

Demography

10 indicators

55
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Median Age
Rank 32 globally 88
Fertility Rate
Rank 165 globally 45
Population Growth
Rank 27 globally 70
Net Migration Rate
Rank 78 globally 53
Urbanization Rate
Rank 194 globally 24
Foreign Population Share
Rank 104 globally 45
Population Density
Rank 200 globally 42
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 90 globally 53
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14