The number of unemployed persons in Chile increased to 925.11 Thousand in March of 2026 from 862.51 Thousand in February of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Chile averaged 709.03 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 9434.19 9491.63 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Rate 56.70 57.10 percent Mar 2026
Population 20.20 20.09 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 925.11 862.51 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.90 8.30 percent Mar 2026
Wages 7257.00 7235.20 CLP/Hour Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 119.91 119.32 points Mar 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
925.11 862.51 1065.80 497.52 2009 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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