The number of unemployed persons in Guatemala decreased to 178.90 thousands in 2026 from 187.41 thousands in 2025. Unemployed Persons in Guatemala averaged 168.73 thousands from 2012 until 2026, 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 62.80 percent Mar 2026
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 178.90 187.41 thousands Dec 2026
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
178.90 187.41 213.40 133.49 2012 - 2026 thousands Yearly