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27.02.202612:00:00UTC+00Chile’s Unemployment Edges Up to 8.3% in January 2026

Chile’s labor market showed a mild deterioration at the start of the year, with the national unemployment rate rising to 8.3% in January 2026, up from 8.0% in December 2025.

The latest figure, updated on 27 February 2026, signals a modest increase in joblessness after a period in which the rate had held at lower levels. While the 0.3 percentage-point uptick is not dramatic, it suggests that labor demand may be softening slightly as the year begins, and will be closely watched by policymakers and investors for signs of whether this is the start of a broader trend or a temporary fluctuation in Chile’s employment cycle.

Market participants will now be looking ahead to upcoming data releases and official commentary to gauge how persistent the higher unemployment rate might be, and what implications it could have for growth expectations and monetary policy in Chile in 2026.

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