Chile Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Chile's youth unemployment stood at 21.64% in 2025, a rise of +0.65pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.18% by 2026. Chile ranked 143rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 23.18% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 22.68% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 22.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.64% | +0.65pp | #143 |
| 2024 | 20.99% | −0.98pp | #138 |
| 2023 | 21.97% | +3.69pp | #142 |
| 2022 | 18.29% | −2.19pp | #121 |
| 2021 | 20.48% | −3.90pp | #123 |
| 2020 | 24.38% | +5.42pp | #133 |
| 2019 | 18.95% | +0.81pp | #124 |
| 2018 | 18.14% | +0.41pp | #121 |
| 2017 | 17.73% | +1.93pp | #115 |
| 2016 | 15.80% | −0.01pp | #102 |
| 2015 | 15.81% | −1.16pp | #98 |
| 2014 | 16.98% | +0.29pp | #103 |
| 2013 | 16.68% | −0.25pp | #100 |
| 2012 | 16.93% | −1.08pp | #102 |
| 2011 | 18.00% | −1.06pp | #106 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's youth unemployment was 21.64% in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.
Chile's youth unemployment peaked at 26.74% in 2009.
The lowest youth unemployment in Chile was 10.23% in 1992.
Chile ranks 143rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's youth unemployment is projected to reach 22.18% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Chile in 2025 was 21.64%. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_youth-unemployment,
title = {Chile Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}