The number of employed persons in Iceland decreased to 218100 in June of 2026 from 220400 in May of 2026. Employed Persons in Iceland averaged 181543.54 from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 235300.00 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 218100.00 220400.00 Jun 2026
Employment Rate 74.40 76.30 percent Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 78.40 80.80 percent Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 11500.00 13100.00 Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.00 5.60 percent Jun 2026
Real Wage Growth 0.50 0.80 percent Jun 2026
Wages 982000.00 912000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.00 13.00 percent Jun 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
218100.00 220400.00 235300.00 136600.00 1991 - 2026 Monthly
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