Which country has the highest taxes in the world?

Many Western European countries are known for extremely high taxes. Here are the countries with the highest taxes based on a tax-to-GDP ratio:

1. Denmark: 48.2 %

2. Sweden: 46.4%

3. Italy: 43.5%

4. Belgium: 43.2%

5. Finland: 43.1%

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2009