According to the latest World Bank data, Brazil holds the record for the highest amount of time its citizens spend working to meet their tax obligations.
On average, Brazilians need to work 1,500 hours per year to cover their tax bills.
Brazil leads the World Bank’s rankings for the countries where citizens work the most hours to fulfill their tax responsibilities, far surpassing other nations.
Bolivia ranked second, requires its citizens to work about 1,000 hours annually to meet their tax obligations, 500 hours less than Brazil.
The top five countries also include Venezuela, Libya, and Chad, where citizens work 920, 889, and 834 hours to cover their taxes.
None of these countries are recognized for economic strength, high prosperity levels, or superior social welfare metrics.
As a member of the G20, Brazil is among the 20 most influential countries globally.
Among the G20, Argentina has the next highest tax burden, with citizens needing to work 311 hours annually.
Globally, Argentina ranks 50th, with the world average at 233 hours.
A heavy tax burden diverts funds from the private sector to the government. In countries known for creating opportunities and driving prosperity, the time needed to meet tax obligations tends to be shorter.
Singapore, famed for its dynamic and innovative economy, requires citizens to work only 64 hours annually to cover their taxes.
This represents one of the shortest amounts of time to pay taxes worldwide, starkly contrasting Brazil.
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