@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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