Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Guyana: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
12.1%
in 2025
Guyana
24.9%
in 2025
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank
30th
Guyana rank
30th
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) over time
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Guyana
How they compare
Guyana currently reports 24.9% against 12.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 12.8%.
That makes Guyana's figure about 2.1 times Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Guyana has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 30th and Guyana ranks 30th of 47 groups.
Guyana has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) | Guyana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.2% | 26.3% | 8.0% | Guyana |
| 2000s | 19.3% | 22.8% | 3.5% | Guyana |
| 2010s | 17.3% | 24.0% | 6.7% | Guyana |
| 2020s | 14.7% | 26.5% | 11.8% | Guyana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24), Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) or Guyana?
- Guyana, at 24.9% against 12.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) between Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Guyana?
- 12.8%, with Guyana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Guyana?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Guyana rank globally for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 30th and Guyana ranks 30th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.