Guam Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Guam's labor force participation was 62.27% in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Guam's labor force participation stood at 62.27% in 2025, a decline of +0.00pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.32% by 2026. Guam ranked 86th globally.
Guam’s labor force participation rate has fallen markedly from its all‑time peak of 72.69 % in 1990 to a trough of 57.80 % in 2007, before climbing modestly to 62.27 % in 2025, placing the territory 86th in the world. The 15‑point decline over the first two decades reflects structural shifts such as the contraction of traditional manufacturing and the rise of service‑sector employment, while the modest rebound since the late 2000s coincides with increased tourism and public‑sector hiring. Compared with peers of similar rank, Guam’s 2025 rate of 62.27 % is virtually identical to Chile’s 62.30 % and only slightly above El Salvador’s 62.11 %, suggesting that the territory’s labor market dynamics now resemble those of emerging economies rather than its earlier, more robust participation levels. If diversification into higher‑value industries accelerates and demographic pressures ease, the participation rate could continue its gradual ascent, narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 64.38% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 63.85% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 63.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 62.27% | −0.00pp | #86 |
| 2024 | 62.27% | +0.03pp | #86 |
| 2023 | 62.24% | +0.04pp | #87 |
| 2022 | 62.19% | +2.55pp | #85 |
| 2021 | 59.64% | +0.46pp | #105 |
| 2020 | 59.18% | −3.10pp | #101 |
| 2019 | 62.28% | −0.08pp | #86 |
| 2018 | 62.36% | +0.01pp | #83 |
| 2017 | 62.36% | −0.04pp | #83 |
| 2016 | 62.39% | −0.02pp | #83 |
| 2015 | 62.41% | −0.03pp | #82 |
| 2014 | 62.44% | −0.05pp | #82 |
| 2013 | 62.49% | −0.05pp | #80 |
| 2012 | 62.54% | −0.06pp | #80 |
| 2011 | 62.60% | +1.20pp | #80 |
Analysis
Guam's labor force participation was 62.27% in 2025, a decline of −0.00pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 63.32% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guam's labor force participation was 62.27% in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Guam's labor force participation peaked at 72.69% in 1990.
The lowest labor force participation in Guam was 57.80% in 2007.
Guam ranks 86th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guam's labor force participation is projected to reach 63.32% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Guam in 2025 was 62.27%. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guam_labor-force-participation,
title = {Guam Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guam/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}