Shadow Economy Estimator
Estimate the size of informal economy in any country using proxy data and economic indicators. Understand the hidden economic activities that operate outside formal regulations.
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Country Selection
Proxy Indicators
Currency Demand
Weight: 25%High cash usage indicates informal transactions
LowHigh
Electricity Gap
Weight: 20%Discrepancy between reported and actual consumption
LowHigh
Cash Transactions
Weight: 20%Percentage of transactions in cash
LowHigh
Employment Rate
Weight: 15%Lower formal employment suggests informal sector
LowHigh
Corruption Index
Weight: 12%Higher corruption correlates with shadow economy
LowHigh
Regulatory Burden
Weight: 8%Complex regulations drive activity underground
LowHigh
Shadow Economy Estimate
Shadow Economy
35.8%
of GDP
Size in USD
$164.6B
billion
Formal Economy
64.2%
of GDP