Latin America & Caribbean
Chile Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
9.0%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+2.9%
2024 → 2025
Record High
11.3%
Recorded in 2009
Record Low
4.3%
Recorded in 1992
10-Year Average
8.4%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Chile's unemployment rate of 8.97 percent in 2025 indicates a moderate level of labor market stress. This rate is relatively high compared to other developed countries, suggesting that Chile's economy is still recovering from past economic shocks. The country's unemployment rate has been steadily decreasing over the past few years, indicating a positive trend.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.0% | 0.3% | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 8.7% | 0.3% | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 9.0% | 0.8% | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 8.2% | 1.0% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 9.3% | 1.7% | -15.1% |
| 2020 | 10.9% | 3.4% | +45.9% |
| 2019 | 7.5% | 0.1% | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 7.6% | 0.4% | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 7.3% | 0.3% | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 6.9% | 0.3% | +4.9% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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