Mentalfloss iconMentalflossOct 21, 2026

The Most—And Least—Taxed Countries in the World

Discover which countries pay the highest and lowest taxes in the world, how Denmark uses high tax rates to boost happiness, and where the U.S. ranks globally.

The Most—And Least—Taxed Countries in the World

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