Chile Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Chile's labor force participation was 62.30% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Chile's labor force participation peaked at 63.21% in 2018.
The lowest labor force participation in Chile was 52.51% in 1990.
Chile ranks 85th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's labor force participation is projected to reach 64.26% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Chile in 2025 was 62.30%. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_labor-force-participation,
title = {Chile Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}