Guyana

**No significant new government, ILO, or World Bank releases on Guyana youth (or male-specific) unemployment in the last 60 days (approx. April–early June 2026).**[[1]](https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.UEM.1524.MA.NE.ZS?locations=GY)[[2]](https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SLUEM1524ZSGUY)

The most recent official data remains the Guyana Labour Force Survey (GLFS) Q4 2024 (released ~March 2026 by the Bureau of Statistics): overall unemployment at a historic low of 6.8% (down from 12.8% in 2020); youth unemployment (15-24) at 12.1% (sharp drop from 31.9% in Q3 2021). Government statements (e.g., Budget 2026 highlights and President Ali addresses in early 2026) emphasize over 104,000 sustainable jobs created 2020–2025, with unemployment more than halved and youth unemployment “dramatically reduced.”[[3]](https://dpi.gov.gy/unemployment-slashed-by-more-than-half-as-diversification-drives-job-growth-president-ali/)[[4]](https://statisticsguyana.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GLFS-2024-Bulletin.pdf)[[5]](https://dpi.gov.gy/unemployment-rate-drops-to-historic-low-of-6-8-per-cent-guyana-labour-force-survey/)

World Bank/FRED modeled ILO estimates show higher figures: total youth unemployment ~24.9% in 2025 (annual); the baseline male youth (15-24) rate of 20.4% (2025) aligns with available disaggregated national estimates but has no fresh updates.[[2]](https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SLUEM1524ZSGUY)[[6]](https://www.statista.com/statistics/812073/youth-unemployment-rate-in-guyana/?srsltid=AfmBOooO7Ejb6ccFO3sK8khBoU40hZBHpEbT14dsbKL8mCe5-Fv7Gq1U) The ILO’s Guyana Decent Work Country Programme 2025–2030 (published June 2025) cites older data (e.g., youth unemployment 31.9%, NEET ~35.7% with female overrepresentation).[[7]](https://www.ilo.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Guyana%20DWCP%202025-30.pdf)

**No major political, security, or economic shocks affecting young men (18-35) in the last 60 days.** Searches found no reports of protests, coup attempts, militia recruitment, or currency/economic crises tied to youth. Broader context includes ongoing positive government messaging on youth as “vital human capital,” youth forums at the 2026 Guyana Energy Conference, and UN-related youth engagement statements. Isolated older or localized incidents (e.g., past protests or demonstrations) do not indicate a surge.[[8]](https://www.facebook.com/100064674132936/photos/d41d8cd9/1306644304834695/)[[9]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tAyd7LZKp8)

**No notable new NGO or academic reports on Guyana’s youth situation published in 2025 (or recently) within the last 60 days.** The 2025 ILO DWCP remains the key reference; other items (e.g., Global Youth Tobacco Survey, Oct 2025) predate the window.[[10]](https://www.paho.org/en/news/3-10-2025-strengthening-tobacco-control-guyana-completes-global-youth-tobacco-survey)

**Internet/mobile infrastructure: Positive developments, no shutdowns.** One Communications announced a US$25 million investment in 2026 for domestic fibre expansion, strengthened mobile coverage, and capacity building (March 2026 statements). Network upgrades include phasing out 2G for faster 4G LTE (April 2026 updates), aiming for broader high-speed access (targeting 75% coverage of fastest speeds). No reports of shutdowns, outages, or coverage reductions.[[11]](https://www.facebook.com/OneCommguyana/posts/in-2026-we-plan-on-investing-25-million-into-expanding-domestic-fibre-strengthen/1346912134137228/)[[12]](https://www.facebook.com/OneCommguyana/posts/2g-is-out-were-upgrading-the-network-to-deliver%EF%B8%8Ffaster-speeds%EF%B8%8Fclearer-calls%EF%B8%8Fa-mo/1381344754027299/)

**Assessment vs. baseline (youth male unemployment 20.4% in 2025; instability fuse 59.1/100):** Nothing in the last 60 days indicates a significant negative shift. Official statistics and government narratives point to continued labor market improvements and job creation into 2025–2026, alongside infrastructure gains that could support economic inclusion for young men. Modeled international estimates remain higher than recent national survey figures, but no fresh data challenges the downward trend reported by Guyanese authorities. Monitor for Q1/Q2 2026 GLFS releases or new ILO/World Bank updates, as these would provide the next concrete benchmarks. Sources primarily include World Bank data portals, FRED, Guyana DPI/Bureau of Statistics releases, and ILO documents.

**Bullet list of identified Guyana-specific or LAC-regional non-inference data sources (focusing on youth-relevant indicators like labor/unemployment, economic, social/poverty, and news monitoring).** These supplement the global sources already in use. Details are based on official sites and documentation; APIs are rare for small national offices.[[1]](https://statisticsguyana.gov.gy/)[[2]](https://statisticsguyana.gov.gy/IMF_NSDP/Guyana_NSDP.htm)

- **Bureau of Statistics Guyana (national stats office)**: https://statisticsguyana.gov.gy/ — No public API; machine-readable Excel/CSV downloads and PDF bulletins (e.g., Guyana Labour Force Survey/GLFS reports with unemployment, youth employment/NEET, labor force data). Update frequency: Quarterly or as surveys released (e.g., Q4 2024 bulletin). Auth required: None (open downloads).[[3]](https://statisticsguyana.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GLFS-2024-Bulletin.pdf)

- **Bank of Guyana (central bank)**: https://www.bankofguyana.org.gy/ (data via IMF NSDP links) — No public API; Excel downloads for macroeconomic/financial indicators (e.g., depository corporations survey, interest rates, balance of payments) that support youth employment/economic context. Update frequency: Periodic (aligned with e-GDDS). Auth required: None.[[2]](https://statisticsguyana.gov.gy/IMF_NSDP/Guyana_NSDP.htm)

- **CEPALSTAT (ECLAC/UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean)**: https://statistics.cepal.org/portal/cepalstat/ — Yes, Open Data/API for massive/developer access (plus R package wrappers like CepalStatR); country breakdowns for Guyana on youth, social inclusion, employment, poverty, demographics, and SDGs. Update frequency: Ongoing/regular releases. Auth required: None (open).[[4]](https://statistics.cepal.org/portal/cepalstat/index.html?lang=en)[[4]](https://statistics.cepal.org/portal/cepalstat/index.html?lang=en)

- **Stabroek News (reliable local Guyana news)**: https://www.stabroeknews.com/ (RSS: https://www.stabroeknews.com/feed/) — Partial (RSS feed, no full REST API); covers Guyana politics, economy, youth issues, and instability reliably. Update frequency: Daily/multiple times per day. Auth required: None.[[5]](https://www.stabroeknews.com/rssfeeds/)[[5]](https://www.stabroeknews.com/rssfeeds/)

- **Global Voices (regional/Caribbean news with Guyana coverage)**: https://globalvoices.org/ (Guyana-specific RSS feeds available) — Partial (RSS feeds by country/region); English-language reporting on Guyana and LAC youth/social issues. Update frequency: As published (irregular but reliable). Auth required: None.[[6]](https://globalvoices.org/feeds/)

Additional notes: No dedicated public APIs were identified for Guyana-specific NGO/think-tank crisis or poverty tracking (global sources like World Bank or ACLED already cover this). Regional options like IDB social indicators databases exist but are largely aggregated or require direct requests rather than public APIs. Always verify current download formats and licensing on the sites, as small statistical offices prioritize reports over developer APIs.