The number of employed persons in Iceland increased to 220400 in April of 2026 from 220100 in March of 2026. Employed Persons in Iceland averaged 181280.82 from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 234500.00 in August of 2024 and a record low of 136600.00 in December of 1993. source: Statistics Iceland



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 220400.00 220100.00 Apr 2026
Employment Rate 75.40 75.40 percent Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 80.00 80.50 percent Apr 2026
Unemployed Persons 13500.00 14700.00 Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.80 6.30 percent Apr 2026
Real Wage Growth 1.20 1.40 percent Apr 2026
Wages 909000.00 867000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.70 17.00 percent Apr 2026


Iceland Employed Persons
In Iceland, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
220400.00 220100.00 234500.00 136600.00 1991 - 2026 Monthly
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