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Micronesia · Oceania · UN member

The circle shows each metric's percentile rank (position among countries with data), which is comparable across metrics. Each metric's native score uses its own scale and is not comparable between metrics — see it (and the full formula) in “How is this calculated?”.

57 metrics for this country

Education

  • 100 = highest adult literacy in the dataset, 0 = lowest

    Ranks 10th of 155 · native score 99.79 · reference year 2020

    94percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Adult literacy rate
    Scale
    100 = highest adult literacy in the dataset, 0 = lowest
    Raw value
    99.8448 % of adults
    Native score
    99.79 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    94th percentile — ranks 10th of 155. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (99.84 − 26.83) / (100 − 26.83) = 99.79

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (26.83) and highest (100) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2020
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = highest education spending (% GDP) in the dataset, 0 = lowest

    Ranks 131st of 200 · native score 20.97 · reference year 2023

    35percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Government education spending
    Scale
    100 = highest education spending (% GDP) in the dataset, 0 = lowest
    Raw value
    3.43726 % of GDP
    Native score
    20.97 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    35th percentile — ranks 131st of 200. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (3.44 − 0) / (16.39 − 0) = 20.97

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0) and highest (16.39) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = lowest pupil–teacher ratio (best), 0 = highest

    Ranks 71st of 197 · native score 88.58 · reference year 2000

    64percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Pupil–teacher ratio (primary)
    Scale
    100 = lowest pupil–teacher ratio (best), 0 = highest
    Raw value
    15.6613 pupils per teacher
    Native score
    88.58 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    64th percentile — ranks 71st of 197. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 − [ 100 · (15.66 − 6.93) / (83.41 − 6.93) ] = 88.58

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (6.93) and highest (83.41) values, so the score is relative to the current country set. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2000
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = highest completion in the dataset, 0 = lowest

    Ranks 86th of 192 · native score 59.52 · reference year 2024

    55percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Lower-secondary completion rate
    Scale
    100 = highest completion in the dataset, 0 = lowest
    Raw value
    91.7355 % of relevant age group
    Native score
    59.52 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    55th percentile — ranks 86th of 192. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (91.74 − 8.89) / (148.09 − 8.89) = 59.52

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (8.89) and highest (148.09) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = highest tertiary enrollment in the dataset, 0 = lowest

    Ranks 48th of 195 · native score 42.87 · reference year 2024

    76percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Tertiary enrollment ratio
    Scale
    100 = highest tertiary enrollment in the dataset, 0 = lowest
    Raw value
    71.8428 % gross enrollment
    Native score
    42.87 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    76th percentile — ranks 48th of 195. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (71.84 − 1.84) / (165.11 − 1.84) = 42.87

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (1.84) and highest (165.11) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.

Society & culture

  • Adult male heightTier ADescriptive

    100 = tallest mean male height, 0 = shortest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 141st of 200 · native score 34.74 · reference year 1996

    30percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Adult male height
    Scale
    100 = tallest mean male height, 0 = shortest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    167.692 cm
    Native score
    34.74 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    30th percentile — ranks 141st of 200. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (167.69 − 159.79) / (182.54 − 159.79) = 34.74

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (159.79) and highest (182.54) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (via Our World in Data) · NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC)
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    1996
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    Pooled analysis of population-based measured-height studies, retrieved via the Our World in Data mirror. Indexed by year of birth.
  • 100 = lowest informal employment (best), 0 = highest

    Ranks 26th of 145 · native score 93.66 · reference year 2023

    82percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Informal employment
    Scale
    100 = lowest informal employment (best), 0 = highest
    Raw value
    7.265 % of employment
    Native score
    93.66 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    82th percentile — ranks 26th of 145. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 − [ 100 · (7.27 − 1.09) / (98.49 − 1.09) ] = 93.66

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (1.09) and highest (98.49) values, so the score is relative to the current country set. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    ILOSTAT (International Labour Organization) · International Labour Organization
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    ILOSTAT via the ILO rplumber API (rplumber.ilo.org). CC BY 4.0 for databases published since 3 May 2023.
  • 100 = universal social protection coverage, 0 = none

    Ranks 39th of 214 · native score 93.2 · reference year 2019

    82percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Social protection coverage
    Scale
    100 = universal social protection coverage, 0 = none
    Raw value
    93.2 % of population
    Native score
    93.2 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    82th percentile — ranks 39th of 214. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (93.2 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 93.2

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    ILOSTAT (International Labour Organization) · International Labour Organization
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2019
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    ILOSTAT via the ILO rplumber API (rplumber.ilo.org). CC BY 4.0 for databases published since 3 May 2023.
  • 100 = most arrivals (2019), 0 = fewest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 156th of 174 · native score 32 · reference year 2019

    11percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    International tourist arrivals
    Scale
    100 = most arrivals (2019), 0 = fewest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    94,000 arrivals per year
    Native score
    32 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    11th percentile — ranks 156th of 174. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Log + min–max (log scale, for skewed data)
    score = 100 · (ln 94,000 − ln 3,700) / (ln 90,914,000 − ln 3,700) = 32

    Log scale (values are heavily skewed). 0 and 100 are the dataset's min (3,700) and max (90,914,000) — relative, not absolute or year-over-year comparable.

    Source
    UN Tourism (via Our World in Data) · UN Tourism (UNWTO)
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2019
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier B — Reputable / modeled
    Source notes
    International tourist arrivals — overnight visitors — from UN Tourism (UNWTO), retrieved via the Our World in Data mirror (OWID's processing layer is CC BY; underlying values are UN Tourism).

Demographics & migration

  • Age dependency ratioTier ADescriptive

    100 = highest dependency ratio, 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 193rd of 215 · native score 26.74 · reference year 2025

    10percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Age dependency ratio
    Scale
    100 = highest dependency ratio, 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    42.3861 dependents per 100 working-age
    Native score
    26.74 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    10th percentile — ranks 193rd of 215. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (42.39 − 20.05) / (103.59 − 20.05) = 26.74

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (20.05) and highest (103.59) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2025
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Fertility rateTier ADescriptive

    100 = highest fertility, 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 113th of 215 · native score 23.89 · reference year 2024

    48percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Fertility rate
    Scale
    100 = highest fertility, 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    1.883 births per woman
    Native score
    23.89 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    48th percentile — ranks 113th of 215. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (1.88 − 0.58) / (6.03 − 0.58) = 23.89

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0.58) and highest (6.03) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = largest female−male gap, 0 = smallest (or male-favouring) — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 122nd of 215 · native score 41.68 · reference year 2024

    43percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Life expectancy gap (female − male)
    Scale
    100 = largest female−male gap, 0 = smallest (or male-favouring) — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    4.692 years (female − male)
    Native score
    41.68 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    43th percentile — ranks 122nd of 215. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (4.69 − 0.46) / (10.62 − 0.46) = 41.68

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0.46) and highest (10.62) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Median ageTier ADescriptive

    100 = oldest median age, 0 = youngest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 75th of 237 · native score 51.92 · reference year 2023

    69percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Median age
    Scale
    100 = oldest median age, 0 = youngest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    37.843 years
    Native score
    51.92 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    69th percentile — ranks 75th of 237. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (37.84 − 14.32) / (59.63 − 14.32) = 51.92

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (14.32) and highest (59.63) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    UN World Population Prospects (via Our World in Data) · UN DESA, Population Division
    License
    CC BY 3.0 IGO
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    UN World Population Prospects (median age; medium-variant projections), retrieved via the Our World in Data mirror.
  • Foreign-born populationTier ADescriptive

    100 = highest foreign-born share, 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 31st of 214 · native score 29.5 · reference year 2024

    86percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Foreign-born population
    Scale
    100 = highest foreign-born share, 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    29.5 % foreign-born
    Native score
    29.5 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    86th percentile — ranks 31st of 214. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (29.5 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 29.5

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Net migration rateTier BDescriptive

    100 = highest net inflow per capita, 0 = highest net outflow — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 129th of 215 · native score 50.79 · reference year 2025

    40percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Net migration rate
    Scale
    100 = highest net inflow per capita, 0 = highest net outflow — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    -0.906 per 1,000 people
    Native score
    50.79 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    40th percentile — ranks 129th of 215. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (-0.91 − -46.91) / (43.67 − -46.91) = 50.79

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (-46.91) and highest (43.67) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2025
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier B — Reputable / modeled
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Total populationTier ADescriptive

    100 = most populous, 0 = least populous — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 213th of 215 · native score 5.2 · reference year 2025

    1percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Total population
    Scale
    100 = most populous, 0 = least populous — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    17,663 people
    Native score
    5.2 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    1th percentile — ranks 213th of 215. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Log + min–max (log scale, for skewed data)
    score = 100 · (ln 17,663 − ln 9,492) / (ln 1,463,865,525 − ln 9,492) = 5.2

    Log scale (values are heavily skewed). 0 and 100 are the dataset's min (9,492) and max (1,463,865,525) — relative, not absolute or year-over-year comparable.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2025
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Population densityTier ADescriptive

    100 = most dense, 0 = least dense — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 163rd of 215 · native score 47.26 · reference year 2023

    24percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Population density
    Scale
    100 = most dense, 0 = least dense — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    38.537 people per km²
    Native score
    47.26 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    24th percentile — ranks 163rd of 215. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Log + min–max (log scale, for skewed data)
    score = 100 · (ln 38.54 − ln 0.14) / (ln 20,569.7 − ln 0.14) = 47.26

    Log scale (values are heavily skewed). 0 and 100 are the dataset's min (0.14) and max (20,569.7) — relative, not absolute or year-over-year comparable.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = fastest projected growth, 0 = fastest projected decline — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 201st of 237 · native score 15.54 · reference year 2050

    15percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Population change (projection)
    Scale
    100 = fastest projected growth, 0 = fastest projected decline — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    -12.3 % change 2024→2050
    Native score
    15.54 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    15th percentile — ranks 201st of 237. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (-12.3 − -32.9) / (99.7 − -32.9) = 15.54

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (-32.9) and highest (99.7) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    UN World Population Prospects (via Our World in Data) · UN DESA, Population Division
    License
    CC BY 3.0 IGO
    Reference year
    2050
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    UN World Population Prospects (median age; medium-variant projections), retrieved via the Our World in Data mirror.
  • Refugees (by origin)Tier ADescriptive

    100 = most refugees produced, 0 = fewest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 183rd of 211 · native score 10.19 · reference year 2023

    10percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Refugees (by origin)
    Scale
    100 = most refugees produced, 0 = fewest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    5 refugees
    Native score
    10.19 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    10th percentile — ranks 183rd of 211. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Percentile rank across countries
    score = percentile rank of 5 among 211 countries = 10.19

    The score is the country's position in the distribution.

    Source
    UNHCR (via Our World in Data) · UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    Refugee population by country of origin, retrieved via the Our World in Data mirror.
  • Remittances receivedTier ADescriptive

    100 = highest remittance inflow (% GDP), 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 132nd of 193 · native score 1.68 · reference year 2023

    32percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Remittances received
    Scale
    100 = highest remittance inflow (% GDP), 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    0.803165 % of GDP
    Native score
    1.68 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    32th percentile — ranks 132nd of 193. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (0.8 − 0.01) / (47.15 − 0.01) = 1.68

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0.01) and highest (47.15) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Rural population shareTier ADescriptive

    100 = fully rural, 0 = fully urban — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 154th of 215 · native score 20.72 · reference year 2025

    29percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Rural population share
    Scale
    100 = fully rural, 0 = fully urban — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    20.7164 % rural
    Native score
    20.72 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    29th percentile — ranks 154th of 215. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (20.72 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 20.72

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2025
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Sex ratio at birthTier ADescriptive

    100 = highest male-to-female birth ratio, 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 10th of 215 · native score 43.42 · reference year 2024

    95percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Sex ratio at birth
    Scale
    100 = highest male-to-female birth ratio, 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    1.077 male births per female birth
    Native score
    43.42 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    95th percentile — ranks 10th of 215. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (1.08 − 1.01) / (1.16 − 1.01) = 43.42

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (1.01) and highest (1.16) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • UrbanizationTier ADescriptive

    100 = fully urban, 0 = fully rural — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 62nd of 215 · native score 79.28 · reference year 2025

    71percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Urbanization
    Scale
    100 = fully urban, 0 = fully rural — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    79.2836 % urban
    Native score
    79.28 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    71th percentile — ranks 62nd of 215. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (79.28 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 79.28

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2025
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.

Environment & infrastructure

  • 100 = least climate-vulnerable (best), 0 = most vulnerable

    Ranks 122nd of 190 · native score 44.32 · reference year 2024

    36percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Climate vulnerability
    Scale
    100 = least climate-vulnerable (best), 0 = most vulnerable
    Raw value
    0.481556 index (0–1, higher = more vulnerable)
    Native score
    44.32 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    36th percentile — ranks 122nd of 190. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 − [ 100 · (0.48 − 0.26) / (0.66 − 0.26) ] = 44.32

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0.26) and highest (0.66) values, so the score is relative to the current country set. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    ND-GAIN Country Index (University of Notre Dame) · University of Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative
    License
    CC BY 3.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier B — Reputable / modeled
    Source notes
    ND-GAIN vulnerability score. The source ZIP is version-stamped (no stable 'latest' URL), so the snapshot is pinned to a specific release; refreshes are a manual, documented step.
  • 100 = lowest emissions per capita (best), 0 = highest

    Ranks 198th of 214 · native score 7.71 · reference year 2024

    8percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    CO₂ emissions per capita
    Scale
    100 = lowest emissions per capita (best), 0 = highest
    Raw value
    12.7603 tonnes CO₂ per capita
    Native score
    7.71 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    8th percentile — ranks 198th of 214. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Percentile rank across countries
    score = 100 − [ percentile rank of 12.76 among 214 countries ] = 7.71

    The score is the country's position in the distribution. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    Global Carbon Project (via Our World in Data) · Global Carbon Project
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    Per-capita CO₂ emissions from the Global Carbon Project's Global Carbon Budget, retrieved via the Our World in Data mirror.
  • 100 = universal electricity access, 0 = none

    Ranks 1st of 214 · native score 100 · reference year 2023

    70percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Access to electricity
    Scale
    100 = universal electricity access, 0 = none
    Raw value
    100 % of population
    Native score
    100 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    70th percentile — ranks 1st of 214. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (100 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 100

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = most fixed-broadband subscriptions per capita, 0 = fewest

    Ranks 129th of 208 · native score 12.03 · reference year 2023

    38percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Fixed broadband subscriptions
    Scale
    100 = most fixed-broadband subscriptions per capita, 0 = fewest
    Raw value
    7.33345 per 100 people
    Native score
    12.03 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    38th percentile — ranks 129th of 208. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (7.33 − 0) / (60.97 − 0) = 12.03

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0) and highest (60.97) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Forest areaTier ADescriptive

    100 = most forested, 0 = least — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 4th of 213 · native score 90.54 · reference year 2023

    98percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Forest area
    Scale
    100 = most forested, 0 = least — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    90.5435 % of land area
    Native score
    90.54 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    98th percentile — ranks 4th of 213. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (90.54 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 90.54

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = whole population online, 0 = none

    Ranks 90th of 209 · native score 83.93 · reference year 2024

    57percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Internet users
    Scale
    100 = whole population online, 0 = none
    Raw value
    83.9255 % of population
    Native score
    83.93 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    57th percentile — ranks 90th of 209. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (83.93 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 83.93

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = cleanest air (lowest PM2.5), 0 = most polluted

    Ranks 14th of 200 · native score 93.25 · reference year 2023

    93percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    PM2.5 air pollution
    Scale
    100 = cleanest air (lowest PM2.5), 0 = most polluted
    Raw value
    4.9411 µg/m³
    Native score
    93.25 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    93th percentile — ranks 14th of 200. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Percentile rank across countries
    score = 100 − [ percentile rank of 4.94 among 200 countries ] = 93.25

    The score is the country's position in the distribution. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = most land protected, 0 = least

    Ranks 32nd of 212 · native score 31.4 · reference year 2025

    85percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Protected land area
    Scale
    100 = most land protected, 0 = least
    Raw value
    31.4 % of land area
    Native score
    31.4 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    85th percentile — ranks 32nd of 212. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (31.4 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 31.4

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2025
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = all energy renewable, 0 = none

    Ranks 193rd of 212 · native score 0.9 · reference year 2022

    8percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Renewable energy share
    Scale
    100 = all energy renewable, 0 = none
    Raw value
    0.9 % of final energy
    Native score
    0.9 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    8th percentile — ranks 193rd of 212. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (0.9 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 0.9

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2022
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.

Safety & crime

  • 100 = fewest conflict deaths (most at peace), 0 = most

    Ranks 1st of 197 · native score 63.71 · reference year 2025

    64percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Deaths in armed conflicts
    Scale
    100 = fewest conflict deaths (most at peace), 0 = most
    Raw value
    0 deaths per year
    Native score
    63.71 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    64th percentile — ranks 1st of 197. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Percentile rank across countries
    score = 100 − [ percentile rank of 0 among 197 countries ] = 63.71

    The score is the country's position in the distribution. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    Uppsala Conflict Data Program (via Our World in Data) · Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2025
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    Deaths in armed conflicts, best estimate, retrieved via the Our World in Data mirror.
  • 100 = safest (fewest homicides), 0 = most homicides

    Ranks 156th of 193 · native score 19.43 · reference year 2018

    19percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Homicide rate
    Scale
    100 = safest (fewest homicides), 0 = most homicides
    Raw value
    11.2268 per 100,000 population
    Native score
    19.43 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    19th percentile — ranks 156th of 193. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Percentile rank across countries
    score = 100 − [ percentile rank of 11.23 among 193 countries ] = 19.43

    The score is the country's position in the distribution. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    UNODC (via World Bank) · UN Office on Drugs and Crime / World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2018
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    Intentional homicide victims per 100,000, indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5, retrieved via the World Bank API. Primary source is UNODC; the World Bank redistributes the series under CC BY 4.0.
  • 100 = lowest road-death rate (best), 0 = highest

    Ranks 24th of 190 · native score 92.6 · reference year 2013

    88percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Road-traffic deaths
    Scale
    100 = lowest road-death rate (best), 0 = highest
    Raw value
    4.78 deaths per 100,000
    Native score
    92.6 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    88th percentile — ranks 24th of 190. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 − [ 100 · (4.78 − 0) / (64.6 − 0) ] = 92.6

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0) and highest (64.6) values, so the score is relative to the current country set. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2013
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier B — Reputable / modeled
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.

Health

  • 100 = lowest diabetes prevalence (best), 0 = highest

    Ranks 189th of 208 · native score 40.47 · reference year 2024

    9percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Diabetes prevalence
    Scale
    100 = lowest diabetes prevalence (best), 0 = highest
    Raw value
    19.3 % of adults 20–79
    Native score
    40.47 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    9th percentile — ranks 189th of 208. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 − [ 100 · (19.3 − 1.5) / (31.4 − 1.5) ] = 40.47

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (1.5) and highest (31.4) values, so the score is relative to the current country set. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = highest health spending per capita, 0 = lowest

    Ranks 47th of 193 · native score 68.73 · reference year 2023

    76percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Health expenditure per capita
    Scale
    100 = highest health spending per capita, 0 = lowest
    Raw value
    1,683.85 current US$ per capita
    Native score
    68.73 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    76th percentile — ranks 47th of 193. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Log + min–max (log scale, for skewed data)
    score = 100 · (ln 1,683.85 − ln 17.44) / (ln 13,473.19 − ln 17.44) = 68.73

    Log scale (values are heavily skewed). 0 and 100 are the dataset's min (17.44) and max (13,473.19) — relative, not absolute or year-over-year comparable.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = most hospital beds per capita in the dataset, 0 = fewest

    Ranks 33rd of 191 · native score 19.18 · reference year 2010

    83percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Hospital beds per 1,000
    Scale
    100 = most hospital beds per capita in the dataset, 0 = fewest
    Raw value
    4.34 per 1,000 people
    Native score
    19.18 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    83th percentile — ranks 33rd of 191. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (4.34 − 0.15) / (21.99 − 0.15) = 19.18

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0.15) and highest (21.99) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2010
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = full DTP3 coverage, 0 = none

    Ranks 29th of 193 · native score 97 · reference year 2024

    81percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Immunization coverage (DTP3)
    Scale
    100 = full DTP3 coverage, 0 = none
    Raw value
    97 % of children aged 12–23 months
    Native score
    97 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    81th percentile — ranks 29th of 193. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (97 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 97

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = lowest infant mortality in the dataset, 0 = highest

    Ranks 125th of 195 · native score 75.39 · reference year 2024

    36percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Infant mortality rate
    Scale
    100 = lowest infant mortality in the dataset, 0 = highest
    Raw value
    18.6 per 1,000 live births
    Native score
    75.39 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    36th percentile — ranks 125th of 195. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 − [ 100 · (18.6 − 1.2) / (71.9 − 1.2) ] = 75.39

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (1.2) and highest (71.9) values, so the score is relative to the current country set. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = longest life expectancy in the dataset, 0 = shortest

    Ranks 155th of 215 · native score 46.29 · reference year 2024

    28percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Life expectancy at birth
    Scale
    100 = longest life expectancy in the dataset, 0 = shortest
    Raw value
    69.383 years
    Native score
    46.29 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    28th percentile — ranks 155th of 215. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (69.38 − 54.64) / (86.5 − 54.64) = 46.29

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (54.64) and highest (86.5) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = lowest maternal mortality (best), 0 = highest

    Ranks 126th of 194 · native score 35.31 · reference year 2023

    35percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Maternal mortality ratio
    Scale
    100 = lowest maternal mortality (best), 0 = highest
    Raw value
    89 deaths per 100,000 live births
    Native score
    35.31 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    35th percentile — ranks 126th of 194. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Percentile rank across countries
    score = 100 − [ percentile rank of 89 among 194 countries ] = 35.31

    The score is the country's position in the distribution. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = most physicians per capita in the dataset, 0 = fewest

    Ranks 94th of 195 · native score 18.62 · reference year 2023

    52percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Physicians per 1,000
    Scale
    100 = most physicians per capita in the dataset, 0 = fewest
    Raw value
    1.808 per 1,000 people
    Native score
    18.62 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    52th percentile — ranks 94th of 195. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (1.81 − 0.04) / (9.54 − 0.04) = 18.62

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0.04) and highest (9.54) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = universal safe drinking water, 0 = none

    Ranks 59th of 151 · native score 90.78 · reference year 2024

    61percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Safe drinking water
    Scale
    100 = universal safe drinking water, 0 = none
    Raw value
    90.7752 % of population
    Native score
    90.78 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    61th percentile — ranks 59th of 151. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (90.78 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 90.78

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = lowest tobacco use (best), 0 = highest

    Ranks 106th of 166 · native score 56.46 · reference year 2024

    36percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Tobacco use
    Scale
    100 = lowest tobacco use (best), 0 = highest
    Raw value
    23 % of adults
    Native score
    56.46 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    36th percentile — ranks 106th of 166. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 − [ 100 · (23 − 3.1) / (48.8 − 3.1) ] = 56.46

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (3.1) and highest (48.8) values, so the score is relative to the current country set. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = lowest under-5 mortality (best), 0 = highest

    Ranks 124th of 195 · native score 36.67 · reference year 2024

    37percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Under-5 mortality rate
    Scale
    100 = lowest under-5 mortality (best), 0 = highest
    Raw value
    21.4 deaths per 1,000 live births
    Native score
    36.67 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    37th percentile — ranks 124th of 195. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Percentile rank across countries
    score = 100 − [ percentile rank of 21.4 among 195 countries ] = 36.67

    The score is the country's position in the distribution. Direction is inverted (higher raw value = worse), so the position is subtracted from 100.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.

Economy

  • 100 = most export-oriented (% GDP), 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 107th of 192 · native score 15.9 · reference year 2024

    45percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Exports of goods & services
    Scale
    100 = most export-oriented (% GDP), 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    32.6987 % of GDP
    Native score
    15.9 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    45th percentile — ranks 107th of 192. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (32.7 − 1.1) / (199.76 − 1.1) = 15.9

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (1.1) and highest (199.76) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Foreign direct investmentTier ADescriptive

    100 = largest net FDI inflow (% GDP), 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 7th of 201 · native score 89.92 · reference year 2024

    97percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Foreign direct investment
    Scale
    100 = largest net FDI inflow (% GDP), 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    21.4869 % of GDP (net inflows)
    Native score
    89.92 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    97th percentile — ranks 7th of 201. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (21.49 − -1,303.11) / (170.05 − -1,303.11) = 89.92

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (-1,303.11) and highest (170.05) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = highest projected growth, 0 = lowest

    Ranks 113th of 189 · native score 14.75 · reference year 2031

    40percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    GDP growth (projection)
    Scale
    100 = highest projected growth, 0 = lowest
    Raw value
    2.65 % per year (avg 2026–2031)
    Native score
    14.75 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    40th percentile — ranks 113th of 189. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (2.65 − 0.62) / (14.38 − 0.62) = 14.75

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0.62) and highest (14.38) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    IMF (World Economic Outlook) · International Monetary Fund
    License
    IMF terms (reuse with attribution)
    Reference year
    2031
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier B — Reputable / modeled
    Source notes
    IMF World Economic Outlook via the IMF DataMapper API (imf.org/external/datamapper).
  • 100 = highest GDP per capita in the dataset, 0 = lowest (log scale)

    Ranks 109th of 202 · native score 56.24 · reference year 2023

    46percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    GDP per capita (PPP)
    Scale
    100 = highest GDP per capita in the dataset, 0 = lowest (log scale)
    Raw value
    18,230.3 international $ (PPP, current)
    Native score
    56.24 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    46th percentile — ranks 109th of 202. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Log + min–max (log scale, for skewed data)
    score = 100 · (ln 18,230.27 − ln 1,154.89) / (ln 155,941.29 − ln 1,154.89) = 56.24

    Log scale (values are heavily skewed). 0 and 100 are the dataset's min (1,154.89) and max (155,941.29) — relative, not absolute or year-over-year comparable.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Government revenueTier ADescriptive

    100 = largest government revenue (% GDP), 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 85th of 155 · native score 18.83 · reference year 2020

    45percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Government revenue
    Scale
    100 = largest government revenue (% GDP), 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    24.2164 % of GDP
    Native score
    18.83 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    45th percentile — ranks 85th of 155. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (24.22 − 3.03) / (115.55 − 3.03) = 18.83

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (3.03) and highest (115.55) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2020
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Gross savingsTier ADescriptive

    100 = highest gross savings (% GDP), 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 176th of 177 · native score 10.37 · reference year 2023

    1percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Gross savings
    Scale
    100 = highest gross savings (% GDP), 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    -12.986 % of GDP
    Native score
    10.37 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    1th percentile — ranks 176th of 177. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (-12.99 − -21.13) / (57.42 − -21.13) = 10.37

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (-21.13) and highest (57.42) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Inflation rateTier ADescriptive

    100 = highest inflation in the dataset, 0 = lowest/most negative — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 185th of 192 · native score 3.91 · reference year 2025

    4percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Inflation rate
    Scale
    100 = highest inflation in the dataset, 0 = lowest/most negative — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    -0.41841 % annual change (CPI)
    Native score
    3.91 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    4th percentile — ranks 185th of 192. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Percentile rank across countries
    score = percentile rank of -0.42 among 192 countries = 3.91

    The score is the country's position in the distribution.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2025
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • Government debtTier BDescriptive

    100 = highest debt (% GDP) in the dataset, 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse

    Ranks 71st of 193 · native score 20.18 · reference year 2025

    63percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Government debt
    Scale
    100 = highest debt (% GDP) in the dataset, 0 = lowest — descriptive, not better or worse
    Raw value
    62.3 % of GDP
    Native score
    20.18 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    63th percentile — ranks 71st of 193. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Min–max (rescaled against the dataset)
    score = 100 · (62.3 − 0) / (308.7 − 0) = 20.18

    Min and max are this dataset's lowest (0) and highest (308.7) values, so the score is relative to the current country set.

    Source
    IMF (World Economic Outlook) · International Monetary Fund
    License
    IMF terms (reuse with attribution)
    Reference year
    2025
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier B — Reputable / modeled
    Source notes
    IMF World Economic Outlook via the IMF DataMapper API (imf.org/external/datamapper).

Governance & institutions

  • 100 = strongest government effectiveness (index +2.5), 0 = weakest (−2.5)

    Ranks 102nd of 204 · native score 50.2 · reference year 2024

    50percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Government effectiveness
    Scale
    100 = strongest government effectiveness (index +2.5), 0 = weakest (−2.5)
    Raw value
    0.0100272 index (−2.5 to +2.5)
    Native score
    50.2 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    50th percentile — ranks 102nd of 204. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (0.01 − -2.5) / (2.5 − -2.5) = 50.2

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2024
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.
  • 100 = all seats held by women, 0 = none (≈50 = parity)

    Ranks 101st of 193 · native score 25 · reference year 2025

    47percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Women in parliament
    Scale
    100 = all seats held by women, 0 = none (≈50 = parity)
    Raw value
    25 % of seats
    Native score
    25 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    47th percentile — ranks 101st of 193. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (25 − 0) / (100 − 0) = 25

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    World Bank · World Bank
    License
    CC BY 4.0
    Reference year
    2025
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    World Development Indicators and related databases, retrieved via the World Bank API (api.worldbank.org), most recent value per country. Each metric's indicator code and primary compiler (e.g. UN, WHO, ITU, UN IGME) are given in its methodology.

Quality of life & wellbeing

  • 100 = highest human development (HDI 1.0), 0 = lowest (HDI 0)

    Ranks 84th of 193 · native score 78.6 · reference year 2023

    56percentile
    How is this calculated?
    Metric
    Human Development Index
    Scale
    100 = highest human development (HDI 1.0), 0 = lowest (HDI 0)
    Raw value
    0.786 HDI (0–1)
    Native score
    78.6 — this metric's own 0–100 scale; not comparable to other metrics.
    Percentile rank
    56th percentile — ranks 84th of 193. Comparable across metrics.
    Normalization
    Native rescale (index kept on its own scale)
    score = 100 · (0.79 − 0) / (1 − 0) = 78.6

    The index is kept on its own published scale.

    Source
    UNDP — Human Development Report · United Nations Development Programme
    License
    CC BY 3.0 IGO
    Reference year
    2023
    Retrieved
    2026-07-12
    Confidence
    Tier A — Official / robust
    Source notes
    Human Development Index, retrieved via the Our World in Data mirror (ourworldindata.org/grapher/human-development-index), which republishes the UNDP HDR series. Primary source and methodology owner is UNDP.
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