The number of unemployed persons in Guatemala increased to 187.41 thousands in 2025 from 153.32 thousands in 2025. Unemployed Persons in Guatemala averaged 168.01 thousands from 2012 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 213.40 thousands in 2022 and a record low of 133.49 thousands in 2024. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística Guatemala



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 62.80 63.00 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.20 64.30 percent Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 4002.28 3723.05 GTQ/Month Jan 2026
Population 18.08 17.84 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 187.41 153.32 thousands Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 2.20 2.30 percent Mar 2026


Guatemala Unemployed Persons
In Guatemala, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
187.41 153.32 213.40 133.49 2012 - 2025 thousands Yearly