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I have not found data regarding the Value Added of drugs and prostitution or overall production (N2) in the National Accounts.
I am wondering if the N2 estimate has been compiled for 2010, according to ESA adjustments for National Accounts.
What is taken into account within N2: drugs, illegal prostitution and else? What is the relative share for each category?
I also noticed that prostitution is not accounted for household consumption expenditure (COICOP 122 category). Is that correct?
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N2 requirement is included for 2010, in-line with Eurostat requirements.
N2 includes drugs and illegal prostitution only.
Total N2 for 2010 = £9097 (million). Total GDP (Production) = £1555548 (million). N2 as % of GDP = 0.58%
Drugs % of GDP = 0.24%
Prostitution % of GDP = 0.35%
Prostitution is accounted for in COICOP 12.2 in HHFCE. The value for 2010 is £5.6bn (current prices), which is 0.4% of GDP.