The number of unemployed persons in Chile increased to 981.32 Thousand in May of 2026 from 944.79 Thousand in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Chile averaged 711.48 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 9416.37 9427.61 Thousand May 2026
Employment Rate 56.50 56.70 percent May 2026
Population 20.20 20.09 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 981.32 944.79 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 9.40 9.10 percent May 2026
Wages 7459.00 7328.00 CLP/Hour May 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 125.13 120.42 points May 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
981.32 944.79 1065.80 497.52 2009 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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