Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Guatemala
Guatemala: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 2.21 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Guatemala, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 2.21 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Guatemala peaked at 10.37 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -5.06 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Guatemala ranks 59th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 2003 | 3.61 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 2004 | -4.24 % change on previous year | -217.2% |
| 2005 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -152.4% |
| 2006 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 2009 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 4.99 % change on previous year | +153.0% |
| 2012 | 9.69 % change on previous year | +94.2% |
| 2013 | -5.06 % change on previous year | -152.2% |
| 2014 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -179.5% |
| 2015 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 2016 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +15.9% |
| 2018 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2019 | 0.1686 % change on previous year | -91.2% |
| 2020 | 0.8175 % change on previous year | +384.7% |
| 2021 | 10.37 % change on previous year | +1169.0% |
| 2022 | -3 % change on previous year | -129.0% |
| 2023 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -168.2% |
| 2024 | 2.31 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 2025 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.04 % change on previous year | 2.86 % change on previous year | 3.15 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.9 % change on previous year | -4.24 % change on previous year | 3.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.64 % change on previous year | -5.06 % change on previous year | 9.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.46 % change on previous year | -3 % change on previous year | 10.37 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 56 Sierra Leone 2.32 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Sao Tome and Principe 2.31 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Eswatini 2.28 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Egypt 2.2 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Honduras 2.11 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Qatar 2.06 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Guatemala
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3404 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3121 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3683 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6261 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.73 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 18,121 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,847 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 13,041 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 12,871 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 25,912 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Guatemala?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Guatemala was 2.21 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 10.37 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.06 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Guatemala rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Guatemala ranks 59th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.