Guam Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Guam's youth unemployment was 13.81% in 2025, ranked 97th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Guam's youth unemployment stood at 13.81% in 2025, a rise of +0.94pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.01% by 2026. Guam ranked 97th globally.
Guam’s youth unemployment rate stood at 13.81 % in 2025, placing the territory at 97th position worldwide. The indicator has oscillated markedly over the 35‑year series, rising from a trough of 7.57 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 36.52 % during the year 2000, before gradually receding to its current level. Compared with peer economies, Guam’s figure is virtually identical to Canada’s 13.80 % and slightly lower than Oman’s 13.88 %, suggesting that its labor market challenges are comparable to those of mid‑range advanced and emerging economies. The sharp surge at the turn of the millennium reflected a combination of sectoral downturns and limited job creation for young workers, while subsequent policy interventions and modest economic diversification have helped to moderate the rate. Continued investment in vocational training and the expansion of youth‑focused industries will be crucial if Guam is to sustain the downward trajectory and push the unemployment share further below the present level.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 12.77% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 12.89% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 13.01% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.81% | +0.94pp | #97 |
| 2024 | 12.88% | +0.02pp | #91 |
| 2023 | 12.85% | −0.18pp | #93 |
| 2022 | 13.03% | −1.32pp | #91 |
| 2021 | 14.35% | −1.05pp | #91 |
| 2020 | 15.40% | +2.27pp | #95 |
| 2019 | 13.13% | +0.01pp | #97 |
| 2018 | 13.13% | +0.13pp | #95 |
| 2017 | 13.00% | +0.11pp | #92 |
| 2016 | 12.89% | −3.52pp | #86 |
| 2015 | 16.41% | −1.59pp | #104 |
| 2014 | 18.00% | −9.07pp | #108 |
| 2013 | 27.06% | −1.54pp | #145 |
| 2012 | 28.61% | −3.36pp | #148 |
| 2011 | 31.96% | +12.48pp | #157 |
Analysis
Guam's youth unemployment was 13.81% in 2025, a rise of +0.94pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 13.01% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guam's youth unemployment was 13.81% in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.
Guam's youth unemployment peaked at 36.52% in 2000.
The lowest youth unemployment in Guam was 7.57% in 1991.
Guam ranks 97th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guam's youth unemployment is projected to reach 13.01% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Guam in 2025 was 13.81%. This ranks 97th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guam_youth-unemployment,
title = {Guam Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guam/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}