unemployment · Chile
Chile Unemployment Rate 2025
9.0%
| Year | unemployment (%) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 8.7% |
| 2023 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 8.2% |
| 2021 | 9.3% |
| 2020 | 10.9% |
| 2019 | 7.5% |
| 2018 | 7.6% |
Unemployment rate (% of labour force), from the World Bank / ILO. See the full Chile economy dashboard, plus regional inflation and interest rates.
Chile unemployment — key questions
What is Chile's unemployment rate?
Chile's unemployment is 9.0% as of 2025 (World Bank).
What was Chile's highest and lowest unemployment in the last decade?
Chile's unemployment peaked at 10.9% in 2020 and was lowest at 6.6% in 2015.
Is unemployment in Chile rising or falling?
Chile's unemployment moved from 8.7% to 9.0% in the latest year.