Chile Unemployment Steady at 9.4% in April–June 2026
INE reports 9.4% unemployment and 27% informality for Chile's April–June 2026 quarter, pressuring President Kast's economic agenda. The post Chile Unemployment Steady at 9.4% in April–June 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Chile's unemployment rate remained steady at 9.4% for the April–June 2026 quarter, according to figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). This rate represents the proportion of Chilean workers who are jobless and actively seeking employment. The INE calculates the unemployment rate using a moving quarter, which averages the latest three months of data with the previous three-month period to provide a smoother, more stable trend.
In addition to the unemployment rate, INE reported that 27.0% of Chile's workforce was engaged in informal employment during the same period. Informal jobs are characterized by a lack of formal contracts and social security benefits, leaving workers with fewer protections and financial stability. This high informality rate highlights significant concerns about job quality and workers' overall economic well-being.
President José Antonio Kast's administration faces mounting pressure to address these economic challenges. The moderate unemployment rate, combined with the prevalence of informal work, underscores the need for policies that improve job quality and support economic growth. The government's approach to labor reforms and social policies will be closely scrutinized as voters evaluate the effectiveness of Kast's economic agenda.
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