Guinea Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Guinea's youth unemployment stood at 7.02% in 2025, a decline of +0.05pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.66% by 2026. Guinea ranked 43rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 6.27% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 6.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.66% | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.02% | −0.05pp | #43 |
| 2024 | 7.07% | −0.00pp | #44 |
| 2023 | 7.07% | −0.02pp | #44 |
| 2022 | 7.10% | −0.88pp | #44 |
| 2021 | 7.98% | −0.44pp | #38 |
| 2020 | 8.41% | +1.43pp | #41 |
| 2019 | 6.99% | +0.37pp | #40 |
| 2018 | 6.62% | +0.18pp | #35 |
| 2017 | 6.44% | +0.09pp | #32 |
| 2016 | 6.35% | +0.08pp | #31 |
| 2015 | 6.27% | +0.29pp | #31 |
| 2014 | 5.97% | +0.08pp | #31 |
| 2013 | 5.90% | +0.05pp | #29 |
| 2012 | 5.84% | −0.12pp | #27 |
| 2011 | 5.96% | +0.00pp | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea's youth unemployment was 7.02% in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Guinea's youth unemployment peaked at 8.41% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Guinea was 5.61% in 1997.
Guinea ranks 43rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea's youth unemployment is projected to reach 6.66% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Guinea in 2025 was 7.02%. This ranks 43rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea_youth-unemployment,
title = {Guinea Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}