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Portugal

Portuguese Republic

10.3 million
91,982 km2
Portuguese
Christianity

You'll never be bored in Portugal. There are so many festivals that practically every day is a holiday. And on days free from colorful processions, you can simply stroll through the cities, enjoying street art. Many streets here are artworks in themselves. So, there are plenty of locations for photography and visual enjoyment. Moreover, every year, the best surfers gather here to hone their skills.

Fathers also go on maternity leave for 3 weeks. And non-standard names for children must be coordinated with the state. After finishing school here it is customary to take a break for a year to decide on one's future profession.

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Happiness level
59
Happiness level
59

In terms of happiness, Portugal ranks 56 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
80
Health index
80

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Portugal is in 20 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
85
The cleanest air
85

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Portugal is ranked 20 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
79
Security of countries
79

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Portugal ranks 31 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy
81
Life expectancy
81

Portugal ranks 30 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
85
Level of human freedom
85

Portugal ranks 24 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 46.9 USD
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The cost of living
41

The cost of living assessment in Portugal, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 5.8 percent
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Unemployment rate
49

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Portugal according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 96 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
86
Level of social progress
86

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Portugal ranks 24 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
79
Quality of citizenship
79

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Portugal ranks 16 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
96
Literacy rate
96

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Portugal ranks 80 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 99.93 Mbps
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Internet speed
89

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Portugal ranks 18 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 1.79 USD
38
Mobile data price
38

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Portugal ranks 147 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
94
English proficiency level
94

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Portugal ranks 8 in the world.

Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in Southern Europe located on the western part of the Iberian Peninsula. The capital is Lisbon. The form of government is a presidential republic. It is the westernmost country on the Iberian Peninsula and continental Europe. In total, it covers an area of 92,391 square kilometers. It borders Spain and the Atlantic Ocean to the north and east, and the south and west, respectively. The archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal.

Portugal is a founding member of NATO and the OECD, as well as a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the Schengen Agreement. It is also one of the founding states of the eurozone and is a member of the European Union.

It has a complex administrative division into 5 regions, 18 districts, 2 autonomous regions, and 28 static sub-regions. The division extends to 308 districts and 4,257 municipalities. Currently, work is underway on a reform that aims to abolish districts and decentralize the powers of local authorities.

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