Chile’s Jobless Rate Eases To 8.0%, But New Entrants And Informality Raise Red Flags
Key Points Unemployment was 8.0% in the October–December 2025 moving quarter, down 0.1 points year on year. First-time job seekers surged 24.4%, and the informal rate rose to 26.8%, raising questions about job quality. With broader slack at 16.5%, the numbers sharpen the debate on growth and interest-rate timing. Chile closed 2025 with unemployment at […]