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Chile Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

62.30% +0.01pp (+0.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #85 Global Peak 63.21% (2018) Source World Bank

Chile Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Chile's labor force participation stood at 62.30% in 2025, a rise of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.26% by 2026. Chile ranked 85th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 66.59% - -
2027* trend 65.43% - -
2026* trend 64.26% - -
2025 62.30% +0.01pp #85
2024 62.30% +0.77pp #85
2023 61.52% +1.38pp #95
2022 60.14% +2.59pp #104
2021 57.55% +1.19pp #120
2020 56.36% −6.71pp #123
2019 63.07% −0.13pp #79
2018 63.21% +0.26pp #75
2017 62.95% +0.63pp #75
2016 62.32% +0.06pp #84
2015 62.26% +0.14pp #84
2014 62.12% +0.31pp #86
2013 61.81% +0.12pp #87
2012 61.69% −0.03pp #86
2011 61.72% +1.35pp #88
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.0% GDP growth 5.9% C/A balance 0.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chile's labor force participation?

Chile's labor force participation was 62.30% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Chile?

Chile's labor force participation peaked at 63.21% in 2018.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Chile?

The lowest labor force participation in Chile was 52.51% in 1990.

How does Chile rank in labor force participation?

Chile ranks 85th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Chile in 2026?

Chile's labor force participation is projected to reach 64.26% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Chile in 2025?

The labor force participation of Chile in 2025 was 62.30%. This ranks 85th in the world.

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