Top Ten Most Socialist Countries
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is a sovereign state comprising the island of Cuba as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Although it's sadly quite authoritarian, this is actually one of the few real socialist states. This country stands apart from the other liberal or fascist states on this list because it has a ruling Communist party that does not support capitalism.
The highest actual socialist country on this list. How is this below the Nordic countries and other European countries? Those are at best social democracies, which are just more moderate forms of capitalism.
Cuba is a poor country but has better universal healthcare than the United States. This is one of the salient advantages of socialism.
While ex-socialist, it is one of the few countries on this list that was actually socialist.
This country had a Communist party that implemented a form of socialism.
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Again, in the name.
Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia.
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign and unitary monarchy in Northern Europe whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula plus the island Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard... read more I lived in Norway for 12 years. I left because I was taxed so harshly. As a single guy with no dependents, the vast majority of my earnings went to the state. I paid an income tax close to 40%, a sales tax of 25%, and countless other taxes or hidden fees. There is a T.V. tax of somewhere around 2500kr per year - if you have a T.V., you must pay it. There is a road tax, and there are road tolls. Alcohol is taxed extremely heavily and is mostly only available through government alcohol shops. Vehicles often cost double or more than what you would pay elsewhere because of various vehicle taxes.
If you are healthy and motivated, then Norway is a horrible place to live - as you will get no benefit from their "free" healthcare. If you are sick, lazy, or a single parent, then move to Norway. You can continue living off the hard work of others (or a sovereign wealth fund paid for by oil).
Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a federal republic located on the northern coast of South America. The most corrupt on the list.
Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland across Estonia to the south. Finland covers an area of 338,455... read more A small country (5.5 million people), known for two things:
1. Finland usually tops many of the world's best-of charts, such as the best country to live in, based on objective criteria like health, economic dynamism, education, political environment, and quality of life.
2. Finland is the country with the biggest number of metal bands per capita in the world (3,400 bands).
This country is not socialist, but it's still a better choice than many others on this list because it includes some social supports.
The least popular of the Scandinavian countries.
China, officially known as the People's Republic of China, is a country located in East Asia. It is the world's second most populous country, boasting a population of more than 1.4 billion. China spans five geographical time zones and shares its borders with 14 countries, making it second only to Russia... read more This article is entirely propaganda, trying to get you to think these awful socialist countries aren't actually socialist so you feel better about yourselves.
The largest socialist country in the world, though trending toward national capitalism.
The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country located in north-western Europe with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces, and borders Germany to the east, Belgium to the... read more Comments based on assumptions and not on facts are always wrong. Shorter work hours were their policy to increase employment and social inclusion. If a person works 25 instead of 50 hours a week, there will be 25 hours left for somebody else, and one more person will be employed.
This type of thinking was part of their social agreement, and in literature, it's called "social intelligence." Lower workforce participation (US) doesn't always mean better productivity, but it always means that more people are long-term unemployed and hence excluded from the workforce, i.e., more poverty.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, is a country in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Pyongyang. It is currently ruled by the Juche leader Kim Jong-Un, after inheriting the title from his father, Kim Jong-Il, who in turn inherited it from his father, Kim Il-Sung... read more Literally a dictatorship run by the government.
One of the few socialist countries on this list.
Canada is a country in North America that is next to the United States, and it's the 2nd largest country in the world by area (size is 9.985 million km²). This country has 10 provinces, and 3 territories. Canada became a dominion on July 1, 1867. Its 10 provinces are: Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec,... read more Canada, specifically Ontario, is undeniably under socialist control. Our alcohol is sold only in province-owned stores and distributed to restaurants and bars with heavy regulation and tax. Our citizens are highly taxed, well beyond what is needed in a country with such a small population. These taxes serve the government's model of wealth redistribution and fund the endless stream of liberal-voting immigrants that keep the left in power.
Canada is also home to many government-supported monopolies, with some of the highest costs in the world for TV, internet, and cellular services, among many others. Canada even has its own TV network, the CBC, owned and paid for by the Canadian government, used to dispense its propaganda!
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A now-defunct country in Southeastern and Central Europe, Yugoslavia was established in 1918 and dissolved in 1992. Composed of several ethnic groups, the country faced significant political and social challenges, culminating in its breakup into several independent states. The capital was Belgrade,... read more
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island country in the Lesser Antilles island arc, in the southern portion of the Windward Islands, which lie at the southern end of the eastern border of the Caribbean Sea where the latter meets the Atlantic Ocean.
France, officially the French Republic, is a sovereign state comprising territory in western Europe and several overseas regions and territories. The European part of France, called metropolitan France, extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to... read more France has the highest level of public expenses and taxes in all of Europe, with the highest rate of social expenses in the world (as compared to its GDP: 34%). It should be considered the most socialist country in all of Europe.
This country has class consciousness and a socialist history (e.g., the French Revolution began as a socialist movement that later became more liberal).
Greatest healthcare system in the world.
Sweden, officially the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe.It borders Norway to the west and Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund. At 450,295 square kilometers (173,860 sq mi), Sweden is the third-largest... read more
Basically, they think all the Nordic countries are the socialist countries. I think that is true.
Everyone's favorite example to point to.
Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the most populous and politically central constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the North Atlantic Ocean. European Denmark is the southernmost... read more I also read some comparative survey reports indicating that for the past 2-3 decades, Danes have shown the highest degree of happiness and satisfaction with life in the world.
One of the strongest welfare states in the world, also said to be the happiest country on earth.
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.It is situated 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington,... read more
Possibly the poorest, but as wealth pours in faster, the economy improves.
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), or commonly referred to its colloquial name of Muang Lao is a landlocked country in the heart of the Indochinese peninsula of Mainland Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar (Burma) and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to... read more
Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the largest country in the Central American isthmus. "There was a conviction that the socialist cause was a just one, and so wherever there were struggles against colonialism, imperialism, and neocolonialism, the Soviet Union would support those struggles and those causes, in the form of economic and military help. The economic assistance that the Soviet Union gave Nicaragua was invaluable." - Daniel Ortega
Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. Poor due to lack of money and rainforest bulldozing, but it functions better than the rest of Central America in terms of economic prosperity.
Eritrea officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in East Africa. With its capital at Asmara, it is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. Since 1991, the People's Front for Democracy and Justice, based on socialism and left-wing nationalism, has been the sole legal political party in Eritrea.
Myanmar (formerly Burma) is a Southeast Asian nation of more than 100 ethnic groups, bordering India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. Yangon (formerly Rangoon), the country's largest city, is home to bustling markets, numerous parks and lakes, and the towering, gilded Shwedagon Pagoda, which contains... read more
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest.
The United States of America, or the U.S.A. for short, is a federal republic composed of 50 states, 48 of them are contiguous states. There are two other states, Alaska and Hawaii, which are north and south of the contiguous states, respectively. The United States declared its independence from the... read more So many taxes (aka wealth redistribution) and so many Americans on government assistance. I'm surprised the USA is not the number one most socialist country in the world.
Germany was formally united in 1871 under the initiative of Bismarck with King Wilhelm of Prussia as emperor. The previous 'Holy Roman Empire', basically a continuation of the empire of Charlemagne/Karl der Grosse was dissolved in 1806... read more