The number of unemployed persons in Chile increased to 862.51 Thousand in February of 2026 from 858.44 Thousand in January of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Chile averaged 707.97 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 9491.63 9503.09 Thousand Feb 2026
Employment Rate 57.10 57.20 percent Feb 2026
Population 20.20 20.09 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 862.51 858.44 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.30 8.30 percent Feb 2026
Wages 7235.20 7212.00 CLP/Hour Feb 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 119.32 118.89 points Feb 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
862.51 858.44 1065.80 497.52 2009 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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