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In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%

In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalanwomen were neither studying noremployed due to unpaid careat home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed becauseof unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%Uruguay 6.10710152040%Guatemala* 42.8No data since 2014Not comparedMEX*19.1CUBGTM*42.8BLZJAMHTIDOM7.3PRISLV21.7HND33.1NICno dataCRI10.6PAN10.4COL18.2VENGUYSURECU18.9PER10.2BRABOL9.0PRY13.2CHLARGURY6.1Guatemala*,the highest of 13;men: 3.7%Uruguay,the lowest; men:2.5%Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no surveysince 2014 (34.8%). In grey: outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid carework at home”. Share of all women aged 15 to 24, not only of those neitherstudying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalanwomen were neither studying noremployed due to unpaid careat home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed becauseof unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%Uruguay 6.10710152040%Guatemala* 42.8No data since 2014Not comparedMEX*19.1CUBGTM*42.8BLZJAMHTIDOM7.3PRISLV21.7HND33.1NICno dataCRI10.6PAN10.4COL18.2VENGUYSURECU18.9PER10.2BRABOL9.0PRY13.2CHLARGURY6.1Guatemala*,the highest of 13;men: 3.7%Uruguay,the lowest; men:2.5%Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014(34.8%). In grey: outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid carework at home”. Share of all women aged 15 to 24, not only of those neitherstudying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalanwomen were neither studying noremployed due to unpaid careat home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed becauseof unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%No data since 2014Not comparedUruguay 6.10710152040%Guatemala* 42.8MEX*19.1CUBGTM*42.8BLZJAMHTIDOM7.3PRISLV21.7HND33.1NICno dataCRI10.6PAN10.4COL18.2VENGUYSURECU18.9PER10.2BRABOL9.0PRY13.2CHLARGURY6.1Guatemala*,the highest of 13;men: 3.7%Uruguay,the lowest; men:2.5%Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014(34.8%). In grey: outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid care workat home”. Share of all women aged 15 to 24, not only of those neither studying noremployed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalanwomen were neither studying nor employeddue to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed becauseof unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%No data since 2014Not comparedUruguay 6.10710152040%Guatemala* 42.8MEX*19.1CUBGTM*42.8BLZJAMHTIDOM7.3PRISLV21.7HND33.1NICno dataCRI10.6PAN10.4COL18.2VENGUYSURECU18.9PER10.2BRABOL9.0PRY13.2CHLARGURY6.1Guatemala*,the highest of 13;men: 3.7%Uruguay,thelowest;men:2.5%Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014 (34.8%).In grey: outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid care work at home”.Share of all women aged 15 to 24, not only of those neither studying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalanwomen were neither studying nor employeddue to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed becauseof unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%No data since 2014Not comparedUruguay 6.10710152040%Guatemala* 42.8MEX*19.1CUBGTM*42.8BLZJAMHTIDOM7.3PRISLV21.7HND33.1NICno dataCRI10.6PAN10.4COL18.2VENGUYSURECU18.9PER10.2BRABOL9.0PRY13.2CHLARGURY6.1Guatemala*,the highest of 13; men:3.7%Uruguay,the lowest;men: 2.5%Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014 (34.8%). In grey:outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid care work at home”. Shareof all women aged 15 to 24, not only of those neither studying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalanwomen were neither studying nor employeddue to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed becauseof unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%No data since 2014Not comparedUruguay 6.10710152040%Guatemala* 42.8MEX*19.1CUBGTM*42.8BLZJAMHTIDOM7.3PRISLV21.7HND33.1NICno dataCRI10.6PAN10.4COL18.2VENGUYSURECU18.9PER10.2BRABOL9.0PRY13.2CHLARGURY6.1Guatemala*,the highest of 13; men:3.7%Uruguay,the lowest;men: 2.5%Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014 (34.8%). In grey:outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid care work at home”. Share of allwomen aged 15 to 24, not only of those neither studying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalanwomen were neither studying nor employeddue to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed becauseof unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%No data since 2014Not comparedUruguay 6.10710152040%Guatemala* 42.8MEX*19.1CUBGTM*42.8BLZJAMHTIDOM7.3PRISLV21.7HND33.1NICno dataCRI10.6PAN10.4COL18.2VENGUYSURECU18.9PER10.2BRABOL9.0PRY13.2CHLARGURY6.1Guatemala*,the highestof 13; men:3.7%Uruguay,the lowest; men: 2.5%Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014 (34.8%). In grey: outside thiscomparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid care work at home”. Share of all women aged15 to 24, not only of those neither studying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalanwomen were neither studying nor employeddue to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed becauseof unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%No data since 2014Not comparedGuatemala* 42.8Uruguay 6.10710152040%Bolivia9.0Uruguay 6.1 · the lowest; men: 2.5%Mexico* 19.1Peru 10.2Colombia 18.2Paraguay 13.2Ecuador 18.9Dominican Republic 7.3El Salvador 21.7Guatemala*42.8Costa Rica 10.6Panama 10.4Nicaragua no dataHonduras 33.1Guatemala*: the highest of 13; men: 3.7%Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014 (34.8%). In grey: outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid care work at home”. Share of all women aged15 to 24, not only of those neither studying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalanwomen were neither studying nor employeddue to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed becauseof unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%No data since 2014Not comparedGuatemala* 42.8Uruguay 6.10710152040%Bolivia9.0Uruguay 6.1 · the lowest; men: 2.5%Mexico* 19.1Peru 10.2Colombia 18.2Paraguay 13.2Ecuador 18.9Honduras 33.1Panama 10.4Dominican Republic 7.3Costa Rica 10.6Nicaragua no dataGuatemala*42.8El Salvador 21.7Guatemala*: the highest of 13; men: 3.7%Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014 (34.8%). In grey: outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid care work at home”. Share of all women aged 15 to 24,not only of those neither studying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neitherstudying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed because of unpaidcare, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%No data since 2014Not comparedGuatemala* 42.8Uruguay 6.10710152040%Peru10.2Bolivia9.0Guatemala* 42.8the highest of 13; men: 3.7%Uruguay 6.1 · the lowest; men: 2.5%Mexico* 19.1Colombia 18.2Paraguay 13.2Ecuador 18.9Honduras 33.1Panama 10.4Dominican Republic 7.3Nicaragua no dataEl Salvador21.7Costa Rica 10.6Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014 (34.8%). In grey: outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid care work at home”. Share of all women aged 15 to 24, not onlyof those neither studying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neitherstudying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed because of unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%No data since 2014Not comparedGuatemala* 42.8Uruguay 6.10710152040%Mexico*19.1Peru10.2Bolivia9.0Uruguay 6.1 · the lowest; men: 2.5%Colombia 18.2Paraguay 13.2Ecuador 18.9Dominican Republic 7.3Guatemala* 42.8the highest of 13; men: 3.7%El Salvador21.7Honduras 33.1Costa Rica 10.6Nicaragua no dataPanama 10.4Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014 (34.8%). In grey: outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid care work at home”. Share of all women aged 15 to 24, not only of thoseneither studying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neither studying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.In 2023, 42.8% of young Guatemalan women were neitherstudying nor employed due to unpaid care at home; of men, 3.7%Women neither studying nor employed because of unpaid care, % of all women aged 15 to 24, 2025*Median of 13 countries: 13.2%No data since 2014Not comparedGuatemala* 42.8Uruguay 6.10710152040%Mexico*19.1Peru10.2Bolivia9.0Uruguay 6.1 · the lowest; men: 2.5%Colombia 18.2Paraguay 13.2Ecuador 18.9Dominican Republic 7.3Guatemala* 42.8the highest of 13; men: 3.7%El Salvador21.7Honduras 33.1Costa Rica 10.6Nicaragua no dataPanama 10.4Men, same measure: from 0.5% (Bolivia) to 4.2% (Costa Rica).*Guatemala: 2023; Mexico: 2024. Nicaragua (hatched): no survey since 2014 (34.8%). In grey: outside this comparison.Household surveys (ECLAC); recorded reason: “dedicated to unpaid care work at home”. Share of all women aged 15 to 24, not only of those neitherstudying nor employed.Source: CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)VerDat
Map of Latin America showing the share of women aged 15 to 24 who are neither studying nor employed because they do unpaid care work, in 13 of the 14 countries in this comparison: the darker the purple, the higher the share. Guatemala, with a dark border, has the highest (42.8%; among men, 3.7%) and Uruguay, also with a dark border, the lowest (6.1%). Among men the share is no higher than 4.2% anywhere. Nicaragua, hatched, has had no survey since 2014.
Women (% of all women that age)
CategoryValue
Guatemala*42.80
Honduras33.10
El Salvador21.70
Mexico*19.10
Ecuador18.90
Colombia18.20
Paraguay13.20
Costa Rica10.60
Panama10.40
Peru10.20
Bolivia9
Dominican Republic7.30
Uruguay6.10
Men (% of all men that age)
CategoryValue
Costa Rica4.20
Peru4.10
Guatemala3.70
Honduras3.20
Colombia3
Uruguay2.50
El Salvador1.80
Mexico1.70
Paraguay1.40
Panama0.9000
Ecuador0.7000
Dominican Republic0.6000
Bolivia0.5000
Youth: school attendance, not studying or working, and adolescent motherhood (% of all women that age)
PeriodBoliviaColombiaCosta RicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorGuatemalaHondurasMexicoNicaraguaPanamaParaguayPeruUruguay
200014.20––12.90–3532.60–33.90–21.70–––
200115.20––1215.3034–36.10–27.9029.3024.1016.30–
200214.7020.8022.8013.70–34.10––31.60–26.8023.8015.20–
2003–20.1023.5014.301834.10––––22.802215–
200415.7021.1022.8010.40–34.50–36.1030.80–23.4022.4015.30–
200514.9021.602110.1017.4032.60–34.40–34.9021.6022.2018.10–
200613.10–19.401017.4031.7037.70–27.40–2520.8015.90–
200713.60–18.709.1018.2032––––22.9011.4014.4013.30
200812.5022.9018.2012.2015.70–––29.20–23.3013.3014.2013.60
200913.4020.6016.9012.3016.9031.10–37.70–34.8020.9011.4013.7013.90
2010–1819.5011.8016.9030.70–36.2029.30––16.4012.907.60
201114.7018.2017.8010.9019.30––35––24.4011.8012.908.90
201214.1018.9017.109.601630.50–39.2026.10––17.3012.709.80
201313.4018.701710.3018.6029.10–36.70––19.6015.6012.3010.30
201414.9018.4014.809.8021.3031.5039.803626.1034.8019.6016.6013.6010
201516.7018.70179.302132.10–33.90––19.901814.1010
201612.3018.1013.808.7018.2030.60–33.8024.60–17.4018.9012.9010.20
201713.5018.4013.608.6018.6031––––17.6019.8012.809.60
201813.8018.8014.907.6017.6029.20–27.6023.20–14.6016.5012.608.60
201912.6018.9012.808.1017.2029.70–31.20––13.9012.9012.308
202011.2020.8014.408.8017.1026.50––22.90––13.8019.505.20
202112.802012.308.4016.1027.70––––15.2015.30148.70
202211.6019.5012.508.4016.2025.30––20.20–13.4015.5014.308.10
202310.5018.6012.408.7016.9023.7042.8034.50––12.7014.7011.906.10
202410.5018.4011.508.301824–36.7019.10–10.8013.9010.807
2025918.2010.607.3018.9021.70–33.10––10.4013.2010.206.10
CSV

Honduras follows (33.1%); the lowest is Uruguay (6.1%). Among men aged 15 to 24 the share is no higher than 4.2% in any of the 13 countries; in Guatemala, women’s share is 11.6 times men’s.

Notes

  • In 2000, Guatemala (32.6%) was below El Salvador (35.0%) and Mexico (33.9%); those two have since fallen to 21.7% and 19.1%, while Guatemala rose with every survey.
  • The indicator only classifies those who are neither studying nor employed: it does not measure the care work done by young women who study or have a job.
  • Surveys differ in design and year by country: Guatemala has four since 2000. ECLAC’s data for Nicaragua end in 2014.

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Source and scope

  • Youth: school attendance, not studying or working, and adolescent motherhood

    Regional · CEPALSTAT (ECLAC)

    Data normalized on Oct 29, 2026 · query frozen on Oct 29, 2026

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