The number of unemployed persons in Chile increased to 981.04 Thousand in July of 2026 from 980.27 Thousand in June of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Chile averaged 714.06 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 9314.02 9403.30 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Rate 55.90 56.40 percent Jul 2026
Population 20.20 20.09 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 981.04 980.27 Thousand Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 9.50 9.40 percent Jul 2026
Wages 7599.00 7538.00 CLP/Hour Jul 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 126.66 125.99 points Jul 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
981.04 980.27 1065.80 497.52 2009 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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