Guyana Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Guyana's youth unemployment stood at 24.90% in 2025, a rise of +0.15pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.12% by 2026. Guyana ranked 153rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 21.47% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 22.30% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 23.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.90% | +0.15pp | #153 |
| 2024 | 24.74% | +0.04pp | #151 |
| 2023 | 24.71% | +0.14pp | #151 |
| 2022 | 24.57% | −4.56pp | #149 |
| 2021 | 29.12% | −1.88pp | #152 |
| 2020 | 31.00% | +4.69pp | #153 |
| 2019 | 26.30% | +1.05pp | #150 |
| 2018 | 25.25% | +0.30pp | #145 |
| 2017 | 24.96% | +0.36pp | #142 |
| 2016 | 24.60% | +0.39pp | #139 |
| 2015 | 24.21% | +0.52pp | #136 |
| 2014 | 23.69% | +0.44pp | #131 |
| 2013 | 23.26% | +0.30pp | #128 |
| 2012 | 22.96% | +0.23pp | #129 |
| 2011 | 22.72% | +0.18pp | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guyana's youth unemployment was 24.90% in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's youth unemployment peaked at 31.00% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Guyana was 21.36% in 2006.
Guyana ranks 153rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's youth unemployment is projected to reach 23.12% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Guyana in 2025 was 24.90%. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_youth-unemployment,
title = {Guyana Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}