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The shadow economy represents unreported business activity, spanning from illegal enterprises to cash transactions hidden from government's view.
These activities make up the highest share of GDP across Eastern Africa (41.6% of GDP) and the lowest share in North America (5% of GDP).
Overall, Sierra Leone has the largest shadow economy as a share of GDP, at 64.5%, while the UAE has among the lowest, at 2.1%.