Inequality

Which countries tax their citizens the most?

New Swedish Krona banknotes and coins are seen in this picture taken September 14, 2015. Sweden will introduce new 20, 50, 200 and 1,000 krona banknotes on October 1, 2015, and new 100 and 500 krona banknotes in 2016. New coins will also be introduced in 2016. Picture taken September 14.   
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Sweden has the highest tax rate in the world. Image: REUTERS/Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency

Brigitte Van de Pas
Researcher, Statista
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