5 Countries with Highest Beer Taxes in the World

4. Myanmar

Percentage of Tax on Beer in 2022: 57.24%

Brewing industry giants like Heineken, Carlsberg, and ThaiBev came under fire last year after it was revealed that these companies are paying up to $155 million in annual taxes to the ruling military junta to maintain a profitable presence in Myanmar. This comes after the war crimes and human rights atrocities perpetrated by the regime, following its 2021 coup, triggered the exit of many multinational companies from the country.