The number of unemployed persons in Chile increased to 1007.98 Thousand in September of 2026 from 989.40 Thousand in August of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Chile averaged 716.75 Thousand from 2009 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1065.80 Thousand in August of 2020 and a record low of 497.52 Thousand in August of 2013. source: National Institute of Statistics, Chile



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 9274.74 9273.75 Thousand Sep 2026
Employment Rate 55.50 55.60 percent Sep 2026
Population 20.20 20.09 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 1007.98 989.40 Thousand Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 9.80 9.60 percent Sep 2026
Wages 7614.00 7599.00 CLP/Hour Aug 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 126.89 126.66 points Aug 2026


Chile Unemployed Persons
In Chile, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1007.98 989.40 1065.80 497.52 2009 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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