US EditionChile’s Unemployment Rises to 8.8%, Revealing Economic Strain
- Chile's unemployment rate increased to 8.8% during the quarter spanning February to April 2025, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics.
- This increase followed labor force growth of 0.6% combined with only 0.2% job creation and more people actively seeking work.
- Job losses in manufacturing, down by 37,000 positions, contrasted with expansions in finance and hospitality sectors.
- Women faced higher unemployment at 9.7% compared to 8.2% for men, reflecting persistent gender gaps despite sharper declines in informal jobs for women.
- The disparity between economic growth and employment gains suggests policymakers must address structural barriers to ensure stable, quality jobs.
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Chile’s Unemployment Rises to 8.8%, Revealing Economic Strain
Chile’s unemployment rate climbed to 8.8% in the February-April 2025 quarter, marking a 0.3% increase from the previous year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). This rise reflects a mismatch between labor force growth (0.6%) and slower job creation (0.2%), leaving more people actively seeking work. Labor Force Dynamics The number of unemployed […]
Unemployment in Chile Grows and Job Creation Falls to Its Lowest Level in Four Years - La Tercera
The national unemployment rate in Chile grew compared to the previous measurement and in twelve months, according to the National Employment Survey (ENE), prepared by the National Institute of Statistics of Chile (INE).The unemployment figure in the national territory was 8.8% during the quarter of February – April 2025, which translates into an increase of 0.3 pp. in twelve months.In addition, it represents a higher figure than the unemployment…
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