In the OECD countries, social security contributions made up one quarter of the total tax income, significantly higher than in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. In all regions, value added taxes (VAT) made up between 20 and 30 percent of the total tax revenue.
Global tax distribution in 2021, by region and type of tax
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