Guyana Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Guyana youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 21.28%, a 0.07% decline from 2018.
- Guyana youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 21.34%, a 0.06% decline from 2017.
- Guyana youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 21.40%, a 0.13% decline from 2016.
- Guyana youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 21.53%, a 0.1% decline from 2015.
Guyana Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
21.28% |
-0.07% |
2018 |
21.34% |
-0.06% |
2017 |
21.40% |
-0.13% |
2016 |
21.53% |
-0.10% |
2015 |
21.63% |
-0.15% |
2014 |
21.77% |
-0.25% |
2013 |
22.03% |
-0.11% |
2012 |
22.14% |
-0.10% |
2011 |
22.24% |
-0.07% |
2010 |
22.31% |
0.20% |
2009 |
22.11% |
0.70% |
2008 |
21.41% |
-0.04% |
2007 |
21.45% |
-0.34% |
2006 |
21.79% |
-0.99% |
2005 |
22.78% |
-0.61% |
2004 |
23.39% |
-0.51% |
2003 |
23.90% |
-0.25% |
2002 |
24.15% |
-0.21% |
2001 |
24.37% |
-0.37% |
2000 |
24.74% |
-0.35% |
1999 |
25.08% |
-0.27% |
1998 |
25.35% |
-0.38% |
1997 |
25.73% |
-0.50% |
1996 |
26.23% |
-0.47% |
1995 |
26.70% |
-0.41% |
1994 |
27.11% |
-0.31% |
1993 |
27.42% |
0.15% |
1992 |
27.27% |
0.61% |
1991 |
26.66% |
0.61% |