Data Sources
Complete list of data sources used for country data and indices
All data on this platform comes from reliable public sources. We don't create our own indices — we use internationally recognized indices as our foundation.
Safety & Peace
Global Peace Index
Institute for Economics & Peace
Measures peacefulness of each country, covering conflict, safety, and militarization.
View source →Democracy & Freedom
Democracy Index
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
Democracy index based on electoral process, civil liberties, and political culture.
View source →World Press Freedom Index
Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Ranks press freedom in each country.
View source →Corruption
Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)
Transparency International
Corruption perception index, scored 0-100 (100 = cleanest).
View source →LGBTQ+ Rights
ILGA World Database
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
Database of laws and policies related to LGBTQ+ worldwide.
View source →Gender Equality
Global Gender Gap Report
World Economic Forum (WEF)
Ranks gender equality across 146 countries in 4 dimensions: economy, education, health, and political empowerment.
View source →Cost of Living
Numbeo Cost of Living
Numbeo
Cost of living database — rent, food, and city-to-city comparison.
View source →Numbeo Crime Index
Numbeo
Crime index from user surveys — night safety, theft, and violence. Used in safety formula v3.2.
View source →Visa & Passport
Henley Passport Index
Henley & Partners
Ranks passport power by number of visa-free destinations.
View source →Thai Community Abroad
Thai Nationals Abroad Statistics
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Number of Thai nationals registered with embassies in each country.
View source →Culture
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
Hofstede Insights
6 cultural dimensions used to compare cultural differences between countries.
View source →English Proficiency
EF English Proficiency Index (EPI)
EF Education First
English proficiency index of the population in each country.
View source →Healthcare
Healthcare Access and Quality (HAQ) Index
The Lancet / IHME
Healthcare access and quality index, scored 0-100.
View source →Visa & Immigration
Immigration laws by country
Immigration authorities of each country
PR pathway, citizenship, processing time, and key requirements. Verified against 2025-2026 laws of each country.
View source →Natural Disasters
World Risk Index (WRI)
Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft / Ruhr University Bochum
Natural disaster risk index — combines exposure (earthquakes, floods, storms) with vulnerability and coping capacity. Score 0-100 (higher = riskier).
View source →Climate
Climate Data (Average Monthly Temperatures)
World Meteorological Organization / Weather Atlas
Average high and low monthly temperatures for capital/major cities in each country.
View source →Note: Some data may be delayed based on the publishing cycle of the original source. If you find incorrect data, please report it on the Report Data Issues