Historical index

See the evolution of the Shadow Economy Index from 2003 to 2022

By ETCO
11/02/2020

Informality brings direct damage to society, creates an environment of transgression, stimulates opportunistic economic behavior, with a drop in the quality of investment and a reduction in the growth potential of the Brazilian economy.

In 2022, the Underground Economy moved BRL 1,7 trillion, returning to the pre-pandemic pattern.