unemployment · Guatemala
Guatemala Unemployment Rate 2025
2.6%
| Year | unemployment (%) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.6% |
| 2024 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 3.1% |
| 2021 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 2.3% |
Unemployment rate (% of labour force), from the World Bank / ILO. See the full Guatemala economy dashboard, plus regional inflation and interest rates.
Guatemala unemployment — key questions
What is Guatemala's unemployment rate?
Guatemala's unemployment is 2.6% as of 2025 (World Bank).
What was Guatemala's highest and lowest unemployment in the last decade?
Guatemala's unemployment peaked at 3.1% in 2022 and was lowest at 2.2% in 2019.
Is unemployment in Guatemala rising or falling?
Guatemala's unemployment moved from 2.6% to 2.6% in the latest year.