JC
@jonathancolton
It's ironic that the countries with the highest taxes in Europe also have the highest happiness Index. High taxes ≠ low happiness. Often, it’s the opposite. Look at the data: 🇫🇮 Finland — 57.3% tax rate → #1 happiest country 🇩🇰 Denmark — 55.9% → #2 🇸🇪 Sweden — 52.3% → #4 🇮🇸 Iceland — 46.25% → #3 🇳🇱 Netherlands — 49.5% → #6 🇳🇴 Norway — 39.6% → #7 These countries have some of the highest personal tax rates in Europe and top global happiness scores. Why? Because taxes fund things people actually value: → Healthcare → Education → Safety nets → Trust in institutions People don’t just want low taxes. They want a life that feels secure, fair, and meaningful.
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Salman Ikram
@artbysalman
what do you think about Pakistan my friend
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JC
@jonathancolton
🇵🇰 Pakistan: Taxation vs. Happiness Tax-to-GDP Ratio: Approximately 8.77% in 2023–24, significantly below the World Bank's recommended minimum of 15% for sustainable development. World Happiness Ranking: 109th in 2025, with a score of 4.556. Insight: Countries with higher tax revenues often invest more in public services like healthcare and education, contributing to higher happiness levels. Pakistan's low tax collection limits such investments, potentially impacting overall well-being. Conclusion: Enhancing tax collection could enable greater public service provision, potentially improving happiness and quality of life in Pakistan.
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