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Tax and money
Tax Freedom Index map
The Tax Freedom Index aggregates personal tax, corporate tax, wealth tax, and the type of tax system into a single 1 to 10 score per jurisdiction. This map colors every country by its latest Tax Freedom score, alongside our dedicated maps for marginal PIT, headline CIT, and tax systems.
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How to read this map
Green countries score 8 or higher on this dimension, yellow countries land in the 6 to 7.9 band, red countries are below 6. Gray countries are not currently ranked.
- Exceptional9 to 10
- Strong8 to 8.9
- Solid7 to 7.9
- Moderate6 to 6.9
- Weakbelow 6
- Unrankedunranked
Top 10 highest scores
| Rank | Flag | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| =1 | Sark | 10.0 / 10 | |
| =1 | Cayman Islands | 10.0 / 10 | |
| =1 | British Virgin Islands | 10.0 / 10 | |
| =1 | Bahrain | 10.0 / 10 | |
| =1 | Anguilla | 10.0 / 10 | |
| =1 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 10.0 / 10 | |
| =1 | Bermuda | 10.0 / 10 | |
| =1 | Saint Barthelemy | 10.0 / 10 | |
| =1 | Bahamas | 10.0 / 10 | |
| =1 | Pitcairn Islands | 10.0 / 10 |
Bottom 10 scores
| Rank | Flag | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| =231 | Denmark | 1.7 / 10 | |
| =231 | Japan | 1.7 / 10 | |
| 230 | Canada | 2.0 / 10 | |
| =228 | Chad | 2.4 / 10 | |
| =228 | Austria | 2.4 / 10 | |
| =226 | Germany | 2.5 / 10 | |
| =226 | South Korea | 2.5 / 10 | |
| =222 | Israel | 2.7 / 10 | |
| =222 | Norway | 2.7 / 10 | |
| =222 | Australia | 2.7 / 10 |
Methodology
Tax Freedom feeds our composite Lucky Nomads World Index as part of the tax and mobility picture. Inputs include headline personal and corporate tax rates, presence of wealth or capital gains taxes, and the type of tax system (territorial, worldwide, remittance, no tax). All normalised to a 1 to 10 score that captures the overall tax climate for residents. The map reflects the latest published Tax Freedom score per jurisdiction.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Tax Freedom Index measure?
Tax Freedom Index measures the overall tax burden, including personal income tax, corporate tax, wealth tax, and tax system type. It is one of the 18 objective dimensions that feed our composite Lucky Nomads World Index.
How is the score from 1 to 10 constructed?
Every jurisdiction is scored independently from primary sources and structured analytical inference, then normalised on a 1 to 10 scale. The same scoring engine is reused across the cockpit, ranking pages, and country profiles.
How should I read the colors on the map?
Green countries score 8 or higher on the dimension, yellow countries land in the 6 to 7.9 range, red countries are below 6. Gray countries are not currently ranked. For the full ordered list, see our /rankings/best-countries-tax-freedom page.
Where can I see the score for one specific country?
Click any green or red polygon on the map, or open the country profile under /countries/[slug] to see the score plus the other 17 dimensions.
How often is the Tax Freedom Index updated?
Scores are reviewed on a rolling cadence as new data lands. The map below reflects the latest published numbers from our objective scoring engine.
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