Guatemala vs Mexico: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
Guatemala
2.6%
in 2025
Mexico
2.7%
in 2025
Guatemala rank
162nd
Mexico rank
160th
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) over time
- Guatemala
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 2.7% against 2.6% in Guatemala, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Guatemala ranks 162nd and Mexico ranks 160th of 187 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | Mexico |
| 2000s | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.8% | Mexico |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), Guatemala or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 2.7% against 2.6% in Guatemala as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between Guatemala and Mexico?
- 0.1%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Mexico?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Guatemala and Mexico rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- Guatemala ranks 162nd and Mexico ranks 160th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (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
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.