Arcos Dorados-CADEM study shows 64% of Chilean youth cite lack of experience as top barrier to first job
ARCO•Chile youth employment study findings
Arcos Dorados published a Chile youth employment market study for 2026 as unemployment rose to 9.4%, a five-year high.
- 64% of young respondents cited lack of experience as the main barrier to landing a first job.
- 82% preferred formal employment with a contract and development opportunities.
- 27% labor informality underscored pressure for stable hiring.
