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Guinea Youth Unemployment

Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)  SL.UEM.1524.ZS

7.02% −0.05pp (-0.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #43 Global Peak 8.41% (2020) Source World Bank

Guinea Youth Unemployment (1991–2025)

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
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +45.6% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 27.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Guinea's youth unemployment?

Guinea's youth unemployment was 7.02% in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest youth unemployment in Guinea?

Guinea's youth unemployment peaked at 8.41% in 2020.

What was the lowest youth unemployment in Guinea?

The lowest youth unemployment in Guinea was 5.61% in 1997.

How does Guinea rank in youth unemployment?

Guinea ranks 43rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth unemployment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected youth unemployment of Guinea in 2026?

Guinea's youth unemployment is projected to reach 6.66% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth unemployment of Guinea in 2025?

The youth unemployment of Guinea in 2025 was 7.02%. This ranks 43rd in the world.

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