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St. Vincent and the Grenadines Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

18.00% −0.09pp (-0.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #172 Global Peak 21.10% (2001) Source World Bank

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

St. Vincent and the Grenadines's unemployment rate stood at 18.00% in 2025, a decline of +0.09pp from 2024. St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 172nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2025 18.00% −0.09pp #172
2024 18.09% −0.25pp #178
2023 18.35% −0.93pp #179
2022 19.28% −1.08pp #182
2021 20.36% −0.28pp #182
2020 20.64% +1.39pp #182
2019 19.25% +0.24pp #183
2018 19.01% −0.02pp #180
2017 19.02% −0.00pp #178
2016 19.03% −0.11pp #177
2015 19.14% −0.10pp #178
2014 19.24% −0.12pp #179
2013 19.36% −0.48pp #177
2012 19.83% −0.17pp #183
2011 20.01% +0.08pp #184
Show all years (1991-2025)

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 10.1% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 18.8%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

St. Vincent and the Grenadines matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2008. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Vincent and the Grenadines's unemployment rate?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines's unemployment rate was 18.00% in 2025. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in St. Vincent and the Grenadines?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines's unemployment rate peaked at 21.10% in 2001.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in St. Vincent and the Grenadines?

The lowest unemployment rate in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was 18.00% in 2025.

How does St. Vincent and the Grenadines rank in unemployment rate?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 172nd globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

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

What is the unemployment rate of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2025?

The unemployment rate of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2025 was 18.00%. This ranks 172nd in the world.

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