Personal income tax rate - Country rankings
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Personal income tax rate, 2020:
The average for 2020 based on 9 countries was 35 percent. The highest value was in Chile: 40 percent and the lowest value was in Brazil: 28 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2026. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: percent; Source: KPMG
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| Countries | Personal income tax rate, 2020 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 40 | 1 | - |
| Colombia | 39 | 2 | - |
| Suriname | 38 | 3 | - |
| Uruguay | 36 | 4 | - |
| Argentina | 35 | 5 | - |
| Ecuador | 35 | 6 | - |
| Venezuela | 34 | 7 | - |
| Peru | 30 | 8 | - |
| Brazil | 28 | 9 | - |
Definition: The highest statutory marginal tax rate applied to the taxable income of individuals. Please visit the KPMG personal tax rate page for further information on the country level.
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