Guam Unemployment Rate
Unemployment as % of total labor force SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Guam's unemployment rate was 5.57% in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Guam's unemployment rate stood at 5.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.32pp from 2024. Guam ranked 102nd globally.
Guam’s unemployment rate in 2025 stood at 5.57 percent, placing the territory 102nd in the world according to World Bank data. This figure follows a long‑term upward trajectory from the early 1990s, when the rate was a historic low of 3.51 percent, to a dramatic peak of 15.32 percent in 2000, after which it has gradually receded but remained above the trough level for the past three decades. The current rate is closely aligned with those of peer economies such as Denmark (5.53 percent) and Austria (5.58 percent), suggesting that Guam’s labor market performance now mirrors that of advanced European nations despite its smaller size and distinct economic structure. The modest rise from the trough reflects structural adjustments in tourism and public‑sector employment, while the lingering gap from the 2000 peak indicates resilience in the face of past shocks. Continued diversification of the service sector and targeted vocational training could further reduce unemployment and shift the trajectory downward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Unemployment Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.57% | +0.32pp | #102 |
| 2024 | 5.25% | −0.01pp | #100 |
| 2023 | 5.26% | −0.12pp | #98 |
| 2022 | 5.38% | −0.62pp | #98 |
| 2021 | 6.00% | −0.24pp | #94 |
| 2020 | 6.24% | +0.84pp | #95 |
| 2019 | 5.41% | −0.04pp | #98 |
| 2018 | 5.45% | +0.03pp | #100 |
| 2017 | 5.42% | +0.02pp | #91 |
| 2016 | 5.40% | −1.50pp | #87 |
| 2015 | 6.90% | −0.70pp | #104 |
| 2014 | 7.60% | −3.90pp | #113 |
| 2013 | 11.50% | −0.70pp | #142 |
| 2012 | 12.20% | −1.10pp | #148 |
| 2011 | 13.30% | +5.10pp | #155 |
Analysis
Guam's unemployment rate was 5.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.32pp from 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guam's unemployment rate was 5.57% in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Guam's unemployment rate peaked at 15.32% in 2000.
The lowest unemployment rate in Guam was 3.51% in 1991.
Guam ranks 102nd globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The unemployment rate of Guam in 2025 was 5.57%. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guam_unemployment-rate,
title = {Guam Unemployment Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guam/unemployment-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}