Algeria Tops Africa in Tax Burden, Ranking 17th Globally

Algeria has the highest tax burden in Africa at 37.2%, ranking 17th globally
Seychelles, Tunisia, Eritrea, and South Africa round out the top 5 countries in Africa with the highest tax burdens
Morocco, Mozambique, Djibouti, Mauritius, and Lesotho also have relatively high tax burdens compared to other African countries
Taxes enable governments to finance investments in infrastructure, services, human capital for citizens and businesses
Creating a fair tax system that generates revenue without hampering economic activity or discouraging taxpayers is a key challenge for developing countries