Guyana Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Guyana's labor force participation stood at 54.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.15pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 56.62% by 2026. Guyana ranked 139th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.37% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 57.49% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 56.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 54.99% | −0.15pp | #139 |
| 2024 | 55.14% | +0.44pp | #138 |
| 2023 | 54.70% | +0.68pp | #139 |
| 2022 | 54.02% | +2.83pp | #140 |
| 2021 | 51.19% | +0.45pp | #155 |
| 2020 | 50.74% | −1.33pp | #152 |
| 2019 | 52.07% | −3.72pp | #152 |
| 2018 | 55.79% | +0.19pp | #134 |
| 2017 | 55.60% | −0.07pp | #137 |
| 2016 | 55.67% | −0.10pp | #137 |
| 2015 | 55.77% | −0.13pp | #135 |
| 2014 | 55.90% | −0.15pp | #134 |
| 2013 | 56.04% | −0.16pp | #134 |
| 2012 | 56.20% | −0.13pp | #134 |
| 2011 | 56.33% | −0.08pp | #131 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guyana's labor force participation was 54.99% in 2025. Ranked 139th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Guyana's labor force participation peaked at 60.06% in 1993.
The lowest labor force participation in Guyana was 50.74% in 2020.
Guyana ranks 139th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's labor force participation is projected to reach 56.62% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Guyana in 2025 was 54.99%. This ranks 139th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_labor-force-participation,
title = {Guyana Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}