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BLACK MARKET & ILLICIT

Global Black Market & Illicit Economy

Estimated average economic volume between $7 trillion and $15 trillion annually ($11.5 Trillion USD)

Annualized expenditure (USD)
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+$364,413per second
Statistical Analysis & Spending Projections

The global black market and illicit economy generate between 8% and 15% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to IMF estimates and research on organized crime. This represents an average estimate of $11.5 trillion annually.

Estimated spending projection based on current rates:

Per Second$364,413
Per Minute$21,864,780.59
Per Hour$1,311,886,835.50
Per Day$31,485,284,052.02
Per Month$958,333,333,333.33
Per Year$11,500,000,000,000.00
Official Source:
  • •El País — The colossal size of the global black market and illicit economy (IMF)

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