Country profile

Zimbabwe: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Zimbabwe 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, Vacation Costs and Dining & Going Out stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness more closely, because the largest deductions come from Social System & Social Cohesion, LGBTQ+ Friendliness and Basic Infrastructure & Logistics.

Overall rating 46.59 points
Global rank Rank 192 globally
Continental rank Rank 33 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 Zimbabwe

Why is Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?

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

What should be checked before making a decision?

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

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

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 Zimbabwe 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

Zimbabwe 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; infrastructure, mobility and digital usability as well as social freedom, participation and openness still deserve closer attention.

All ratings and indicators for Zimbabwe

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.

🛡️ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

53
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Homicide Rate
Rank 162 globally 80
Petty Crime Index
Rank 176 globally 41
Women's Safety
Rank 163 globally 47
Organized Crime
Rank 174 globally 42
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 157 globally 66
BAC Limit (‰)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 137 globally 76
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 137 globally 82
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

66
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Flood Risk
Rank 67 globally 57
Storm Risk
Rank 17 globally 94
Earthquake Risk
Rank 84 globally 75
Drought Risk
Rank 197 globally 28
Wildfire Risk
Rank 194 globally 20
Landslide Risk
Rank 48 globally 68
Tsunami Risk
Rank 1 globally 100
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

43
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State Surveillance
Rank 169 globally 47
Internet Censorship
Rank 171 globally 47
Internet Freedom
Rank 178 globally 40
Data Protection Laws
Rank 202 globally 25
VPN Access
Rank 170 globally 54
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 178 globally 49
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Rule of Law
Rank 198 globally 31
Property Rights Security
Rank 209 globally 20
Corruption Perception
Rank 205 globally 22
Police Effectiveness
Rank 180 globally 43
Expropriation Risk
Rank 209 globally 16
Extradition Risk
Rank 57 globally 50

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

36
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Political Stability
Rank 167 globally 49
Economic Resilience
Rank 217 globally 23
Government Efficiency
Rank 196 globally 35
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 179 globally 38
❤️ Health ShowHide

Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

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Healthcare Quality
Rank 186 globally 40
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 151 globally 61
Emergency Care
Rank 184 globally 40
Medicine Access
Rank 162 globally 55
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 185 globally 40
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 168 globally 51
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 35 globally 87
Doctor Density
Rank 211 globally 5
Hospital Beds
Rank 144 globally 31
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 134 globally 87
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 38 globally 79
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 176 globally 32

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 121 globally 68
Noise Pollution
Rank 121 globally 52
UV Radiation
Rank 66 globally 40
Tap Water Safety
Rank 211 globally 32
Sanitation
Rank 196 globally 28
Waste Management
Rank 140 globally 30
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Life Expectancy
Rank 212 globally 37
Infectious Diseases
Rank 200 globally 37
Obesity Rate
Rank 56 globally 82
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 224 globally 7
Mental Health
Rank 204 globally 47
Suicide Rate
Rank 225 globally 22
Maternal Mortality
Rank 210 globally 20
Vaccination Rate
Rank 114 globally 89
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 46 globally 80
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 123 globally 76
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 80 globally 88
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 173 globally 36
Social Security Burden
Rank 39 globally 88
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 99 globally 53
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 176 globally 58
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 156 globally 56
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 140 globally 16
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 222 globally 34
Capital Market Depth
Rank 214 globally 38
Business Credit Access
Rank 214 globally 33
Investor Protection
Rank 209 globally 23
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 209 globally 27
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 226 globally 27
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 199 globally 34
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 194 globally 35

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 187 globally 22
Banking Stability
Rank 206 globally 40
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 212 globally 50
Fintech Development
Rank 148 globally 44
ATM Availability
Rank 215 globally 19
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 113 globally 50
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

26
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 103 globally 32
Crypto Regulation
Rank 167 globally 28
Legal Status
Rank 159 globally 32
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 141 globally 12
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 192 globally 36
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 150 globally 8

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

48
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 172 globally 20
Transaction Costs
Rank 196 globally 45
Affordability
Rank 87 globally 70
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 107 globally 38
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 218 globally 19
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 223 globally 33
Days to Register a Company
Rank 183 globally 37

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 182 globally 36
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 226 globally 4
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 194 globally 34
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 159 globally 72
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 218 globally 34
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 206 globally 51
Central Bank Independence
Rank 224 globally 20
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 221 globally 10
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 83 globally 80
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 190 globally 12
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 178 globally 15
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 170 globally 56
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 202 globally 50
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 192 globally 30
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 205 globally 9
🏠 Costs ShowHide

Housing & Utilities

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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 39 globally 64
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 38 globally 76
Electricity Cost
Rank 47 globally 89
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 51 globally 98

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 147 globally 39
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 97 globally 66
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 99 globally 64
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 86 globally 73
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 22 globally 88
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 143 globally 53
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 167 globally 45

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 53 globally 84
Burger Menu Price
Rank 70 globally 95
Cappuccino (Café)
Rank 48 globally 90
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 52 globally 92
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 58 globally 95
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 79 globally 90
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 57 globally 90
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 69 globally 78
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 93 globally 90

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

75
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 160 globally 52
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 126 globally 82
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 36 globally 96
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Internet Cost
Rank 147 globally 50
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 76 globally 87
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 96 globally 89
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 113 globally 63

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 14 globally 96
Local Services Cost
Rank 36 globally 92
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Logistics Performance
Rank 148 globally 18
Rail Network Density
Rank 70 globally 34
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 182 globally 1
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Road Quality
Rank 173 globally 33
Traffic Congestion
Rank 87 globally 56
Road Density
Rank 129 globally 55
Traffic Deaths
Rank 226 globally 11
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 3

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

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Power Outages
Rank 203 globally 21
Electrification Rate
Rank 197 globally 42
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 119 globally 40
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 56 globally 60
CO2 Intensity
Rank 111 globally 42
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 168 globally 31
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 178 globally 5
Mobile Speed
Rank 168 globally 39
5G Coverage
Rank 140 globally 5

Public Transport

4 indicators

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Transit Coverage
Rank 164 globally 28
Transit Punctuality
Rank 172 globally 45
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 192 globally 38
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

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Annual Working Hours
Rank 171 globally 40
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 64 globally 73
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 214 globally 38
Burnout Risk
Rank 204 globally 32
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

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Temperature Comfort
Rank 37 globally 73
Sunshine Hours
Rank 44 globally 91
Humidity Comfort
Rank 1 globally 100
Rainy Days
Rank 45 globally 78
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 126 globally 73

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

51
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Beach Quality
Rank 189 globally 0
Mountain Access
Rank 126 globally 35
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 48 globally 94
Biodiversity Index
Rank 70 globally 72
Forest Cover
Rank 67 globally 60

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 175 globally 22
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 90 globally 65
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 175 globally 25
Recovery Time
Rank 186 globally 56

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 65 globally 32
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 168 globally 35
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 163 globally 56
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 193 globally 21
Restaurant Density
Rank 181 globally 25
Street Food Scene
Rank 180 globally 24
Local Market Quality
Rank 167 globally 31
Café Culture
Rank 178 globally 20
Local Freshness
Rank 171 globally 34
Local Authenticity
Rank 209 globally 20

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

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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 189 globally 43
Child Safety Score
Rank 182 globally 40
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 162 globally 8
Playground Density
Rank 180 globally 25

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 132 globally 40
Veterinary Quality
Rank 178 globally 25
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 19 globally 75
Pet Food Prices
Rank 26 globally 70
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 179 globally 22
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 166 globally 40
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 175 globally 30
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 192 globally 40
E-Government
Rank 199 globally 38
Visa Processing Time
Rank 139 globally 48
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 197 globally 38
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 201 globally 33
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 197 globally 20
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 192 globally 36
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 172 globally 18
Visa Application Ease
Rank 185 globally 37
Border Openness
Rank 180 globally 35
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 187 globally 29
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 28 globally 94
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 183 globally 26
Remote Work Legality
Rank 204 globally 34
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 204 globally 39
Remote Job Market
Rank 178 globally 43
Coworking Density
Rank 175 globally 26
Nomad Community
Rank 172 globally 22
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 180 globally 31
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 193 globally 35
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 194 globally 38
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 209 globally 36
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 198 globally 35
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 196 globally 32
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 207 globally 35
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 173 globally 18
Family Reunification
Rank 190 globally 36
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 173 globally 42
Residence Status Stability
Rank 193 globally 39
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 192 globally 36
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 171 globally 22
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 57 globally 69
Local Language Barrier
Rank 75 globally 66
Integration Ease
Rank 162 globally 56
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 165 globally 51
Expat Community Size
Rank 143 globally 31
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 146 globally 56
International Schools
Rank 140 globally 40
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 183 globally 38
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 196 globally 22
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 188 globally 30
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 195 globally 24
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 194 globally 33
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 189 globally 32
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 193 globally 34
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 196 globally 30
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 191 globally 40
🏖️ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 195 globally 30
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 193 globally 33
Accommodation Availability
Rank 191 globally 30
Booking & Transparency
Rank 193 globally 35

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 175 globally 33
Digital Travel Services
Rank 180 globally 40
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 203 globally 40
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 181 globally 46
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 163 globally 35
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 179 globally 42
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 147 globally 56
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 179 globally 36
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 217 globally 19
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 215 globally 31
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 80 globally 71

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

92
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Hotel Cost
Rank 33 globally 94
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 34 globally 95
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 41 globally 92
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 71 globally 90
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 1 globally 88
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 121 globally 84
Off-Season Usability
Rank 182 globally 58
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 189 globally 51
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 38 globally 87
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

33
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Press Freedom
Rank 206 globally 23
Democracy Index
Rank 186 globally 29
Personal Freedom
Rank 180 globally 48
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 176 globally 27

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

56
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 149 globally 90
PISA Score
Rank 164 globally 20
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 199 globally 10
Education Expenditure
Rank 1 globally 100
School Life Expectancy
Rank 167 globally 60
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 160 globally 0
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 188 globally 13
Gini Index
Rank 197 globally 29
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 191 globally 0
Housing Support Score
Rank 199 globally 14
Social Mobility Score
Rank 200 globally 19
Social Cohesion
Rank 190 globally 37
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Gender Equality
Rank 168 globally 46
Women’s Rights & Equality
Rank 184 globally 39
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 193 globally 27
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 186 globally 26
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 191 globally 28

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

17
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 173 globally 11
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 191 globally 18
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 186 globally 21
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 192 globally 16
Pride Culture
Rank 183 globally 15
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Disability Support Score
Rank 187 globally 26
Public Accessibility
Rank 195 globally 26
Digital Accessibility
Rank 202 globally 23
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 188 globally 32

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

53
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 157 globally 63
Secularization Score
Rank 167 globally 33
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 153 globally 60

Demography

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Median Age
Rank 18 globally 90
Fertility Rate
Rank 140 globally 57
Population Growth
Rank 72 globally 50
Net Migration Rate
Rank 155 globally 40
Urbanization Rate
Rank 195 globally 21
Foreign Population Share
Rank 128 globally 35
Population Density
Rank 58 globally 68
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 12 globally 92
Single-Person Households
Rank 156 globally 14