The number of employed persons in Guatemala decreased to 7242.82 thousands in 2021 from 7274.11 thousands in 2019. Employed Persons in Guatemala averaged 6610.91 thousands from 2012 until 2021, reaching an all time high of 7274.11 thousands in 2019 and a record low of 5811.19 thousands in 2013. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística Guatemala



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 64.30 58.00 percent Dec 2024
Labor Force Participation Rate 65.40 59.00 percent Dec 2024
Minimum Wages 4002.28 3723.05 GTQ/Month Jan 2026
Population 17.84 17.60 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 133.49 213.40 thousands Dec 2024
Unemployment Rate 1.70 1.70 percent Dec 2024


Guatemala Employed Persons
In Guatemala, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7242.82 7274.11 7274.11 5811.19 2012 - 2021 thousands Yearly