The world’s highest-taxed countries in 2025 are primarily located in Europe, with Nordic nations dominating the list.
These countries impose high personal income taxes to fund comprehensive public services, social security, and infrastructure.
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Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 countries according to World Population Review:
| Rank | Country | Personal Income Tax (in 2025) | Sales Tax (in 2025) (%) | Corporate Tax (in 2025) (%) |
| 1. | Finland | 57.65% | 25.50 | 20 |
| 2. | Japan | 55.95% | 10 | 30.62 |
| 3. | Denmark | 55.9% | 25 | 22 |
| 4. | Austria | 55% | 20 | 23 |
| 5. | Sweden | 52.3% | 25 | 20.60 |
| 6. | Aruba | 52% | 4 | 22 |
| 7. | Belgium | 50% | 21 | 25 |
| 8. | Israel | 50% | 17 | 23 |
| 9. | Slovenia | 50% | 22 | 22 |
| 10. | Netherlands | 49.5% | 21 | 25.80 |
SOURCE: WORLD POPULATION REVIEW
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