6. Guyana
Percentage of youth of total population: 21.8%
Unemployment in Caribbean countries is generally high. Youth percentage of the population especially suffers when it comes to joblessness, as most Caribbean nations have a youth unemployment rate above the world average. Guyana falls in this category of countries. As per Stabroek News, youth unemployment in this state could be as much as 40%. The number may improve in the future as Guyana, which was previously choking under huge debt, is now showing steady growth in its economy.
