Polls

What the polls say about a wealth tax

71 published polls from 43 countries, each with its result as a whole percentage and a page for the question, the pollster and the sample.

85% in support, Hungary: The government should impose a wealth tax on wealth above HUF 1 billion (GKI Gazdaságkutató, 2026)
80% in support, United States: An annual federal tax of 2% on wealth over $50 million and 3% on wealth over $1 billion, shown with its estimated revenue (Program for Public Consultation, University of Maryland, 2026)
64% in support, New Zealand: Do you support the introduction of a wealth tax: a 2.5% tax on an individual’s net assets above $10 million with an exemption for family homes? (Ipsos, 2026)
48% in support, United States: Proposition 40: a one-time 5% tax on the assets of billionaires living in California (Berkeley IGS, 2026)
76% in support, Belgium: Whether there should be a wealth tax (as reported by Le Soir, RTL Info, HLN and VTM; the exact wording was not published in the coverage) (Ipsos (Grand Barometer), 2026)
53% in support, Sweden: Whether a billionaire tax is a good proposal (Oxfam Sverige's release gives no exact wording; Realtid's report describes it as a special tax on people with more than SEK 1 billion in wealth) (Verian, 2026)
76% in support, United Kingdom: A 2% wealth tax on net assets worth more than £10 million (YouGov, 2026)
69% in support, Italy: Progressive wealth tax on net wealth above EUR 5m (57.1% for a generic wealth tax without threshold) (Eumetra, 2026)
50% in support, Denmark: Agreement with the statement 'It is a good idea to introduce a wealth tax targeted at the richest Danes (top 1%)' (It's A Fact (YouGov panel), 2026)
90% in support, Indonesia: Persetujuan terhadap penerapan pajak kekayaan (wealth tax) sebesar 2 persen pada 50 orang terkaya di Indonesia untuk mendanai perlindungan sosial dan menekan ketimpangan (CELIOS, 2026)
64% in support, Germany: Support for introducing a wealth tax (Vermögensteuer), which has not been levied since 1997 (infratest dimap, 2026)
68% in support, Switzerland: Federal tax on large fortunes to finance the 13th AHV pension and the army, as an alternative to a VAT rise (the Green Liberal proposal is 0.33% above CHF 5 million) (Leewas, 2026)
50% in support, Denmark: Agreement that it would be reasonable to introduce a tax on wealth aimed at Danes with the very highest fortunes (Epinion, 2026)
75% in support, Finland: Whether the so-called millionaire tax, a tax on net wealth above EUR 1 million excluding the main home, should be reintroduced to fund social and health services (Verian, 2025)
59% in support, France: Whether the deputies were wrong to reject the 'taxe Zucman' (2% of wealth for households above EUR 100m, about 1,800 households, professional assets included); 59% said wrong to reject, 40% right to r (Elabe, 2025)
81% in support, Belgium: Support for a tax on large fortunes in Belgium (on wealth above EUR 1 million, main residence excluded) (Barometer of International Solidarity (CNCD-11.11.11 / 11.11.11), 2025)
75% in support, United Kingdom: A wealth tax of 1% on assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn (the Green Party policy) (YouGov, 2025)
74% in support, France: 2% tax on wealth above EUR 100m (taxe Zucman) (Elabe, 2025)
86% in support, France: 2% tax on wealth above EUR 100m (taxe Zucman) (Ifop, 2025)
67% in support, Malta: Support for introducing a wealth tax targeting the richest members of society (Eurobarometer survey, April 2025) (Eurobarometer (European Commission), 2025)
51% in support, Uruguay: Would you support an extraordinary tax on the sectors with the greatest wealth (paraphrase as reported) (Usina de Percepción Ciudadana, 2025)
69% in support, Austria: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
68% in support, Cyprus: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
45% in support, Czechia: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
69% in support, Germany: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
69% in support, Spain: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
65% in support, France: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
70% in support, Greece: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
71% in support, Croatia: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
78% in support, Hungary: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
67% in support, Ireland: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
70% in support, Italy: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
64% in support, Netherlands: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
63% in support, Romania: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
56% in support, Sweden: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
67% in support, Slovenia: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
56% in support, Slovakia: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
64% in support, Finland: Support for a new defence tax in the form of a wealth tax of 1-2 per mille on assets above EUR 100,000, excluding the family home, car and summer cottage (Verian, 2025)
42% in support, Pakistan: Support for the introduction of a new general wealth tax on wealthy individuals (International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), 2025)
71% in support, Bulgaria: Support for a minimum tax based on wealth for the wealthiest individuals (top 0.001%) (Ipsos European Public Affairs, 2025)
70% in support, Italy: A European tax on large fortunes, which in Italy would apply to the richest 0.1% (about 50,000 people with net wealth above EUR 5.4m) (Istituto Demopolis, 2024)
79% in support, Portugal: Support for a special tax on very large fortunes (discussed in the G20 context, on fortunes above one billion dollars) (Intercampus, 2024)
74% in support, Australia: A wealth tax on people with wealth of over $50 million (YouGov, 2024)
62% in support, Germany: Reintroducing the wealth tax: a levy on private persons and companies on wealth above EUR 1 million (Forsa, 2024)
86% in support, Indonesia: A tax on the wealth of the super-rich to fund economic, social, and environmental transformations (Ipsos, 2024)
54% in support, Saudi Arabia: A wealth tax on wealthy individuals to fund major changes to our economy and lifestyles (support / strongly support) (Ipsos, 2024)
78% in support, Turkey: A wealth tax on wealthy individuals to fund major changes to our economy and lifestyles (support / strongly support) (Ipsos, 2024)
69% in support, Brazil: A higher tax on the large fortunes concentrated in the hands of the 'super-rich' (Ipsos, 2024)
74% in support, India: Wealthy people paying a higher tax on their wealth, as a means of funding major changes to our economy and lifestyles (Ipsos, 2024)
58% in support, Japan: Wealthy people paying a higher tax on their wealth, as a means of funding major changes to our economy and lifestyles (Ipsos, 2024)
71% in support, South Korea: Wealthy people paying a higher tax on their wealth, as a means of funding major changes to our economy and lifestyles (Ipsos, 2024)
68% in support, South Africa: Wealthy people paying a higher tax on their wealth, as a means of funding major changes to our economy and lifestyles (Ipsos, 2024)
70% in support, Kenya: Support or oppose, as a means of funding major changes to the economy and lifestyles: wealthy people pay a higher tax on their wealth (Ipsos, 2024)
63% in support, Mexico: Support or oppose, as a means of funding major changes to the economy and lifestyles: wealthy people pay a higher tax on their wealth (Ipsos, 2024)
63% in support, Czechia: Introduction of a tax on super-wealth (assets above 111 million CZK at a rate of 3.5%) (Representative opinion poll, 2024)
73% in support, Canada: A wealth tax of 1% on assets over $10 million (strongly support 48%, support 26%) (Angus Reid Institute, 2023)
74% in support, United Kingdom: A 2% annual tax on people with more than £10 million in personal wealth (77% backed a 1% rate) (YouGov, 2023)
65% in support, Austria: Introduction of a tax on large wealth (agree, rather than disagree), asked among several tax proposals (SORA Institute for Social Research and Consulting, 2023)
85% in support, Brazil: Agreement with taxing large fortunes to fund social policies (Datafolha, 2022)
71% in support, Spain: A wealth tax that would apply only to people declaring assets of EUR 10 million or more (the Unidas Podemos proposal) (Simple Lógica, 2022)
58% in support, Luxembourg: Agreement with a one-time tax on net worth to pay for COVID-19 costs (rates and exemption amounts varied at random between respondents) (LISER (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research), Olivera and Van Kerm, 2021)
83% in support, Chile: Agreement with Congress approving a tax of 2.5% on the net wealth of people with US$ 22 million or more, to fund the response to the covid-19 crisis (the 'súper ricos' bill) (Activa Research (Pulso Ciudadano), 2021)
79% in support, Indonesia: An additional 1% annual wealth tax on individuals with net wealth exceeding IDR 140 billion (~US$10m) to help fund post-pandemic recovery (Glocalities, 2021)
62% in support, Spain: An additional annual tax of 1% of total wealth on people who hold more than EUR 8 million, to fund the recovery from COVID-19 (Glocalities, 2021)
79% in support, Canada: A 1% tax on wealth paid by people who have more than $20 million in assets (Abacus Data, 2020)
64% in support, Argentina: Support for the extraordinary contribution on wealth above ARS 200 million (Aporte Solidario) (Consultora Analogías, 2020)
80% in support, Brazil: Whether large fortunes should be taxed to fight the coronavirus; 80% yes, 20% no (DataSenado, 2020)
52% in support, Germany: Whether a wealth tax should be (re)introduced in Germany: 52% yes, 30% no, 18% don't know (YouGov, 2016)
81% in support, Belgium: Whether people would have wanted a tax on large fortunes in the 2012 budget (76 per cent found its absence unacceptable) (Dedicated, 2012)
82% in support, Ireland: Whether the Government should introduce a wealth tax on individuals with net assets (property, financial assets and luxury items) above 1 million euro who also have an annual income above 100,000 euro (MRBI, 2010)
57% in support, Netherlands: An additional annual wealth tax of 1% on people with net wealth of USD 10 million, to support COVID-19 recovery and people in need. (Glocalities, )