The number of employed persons in Iceland increased to 216700 in July of 2026 from 216100 in June of 2026. Employed Persons in Iceland averaged 181659.66 from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 234600.00 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 216700.00 216100.00 Jul 2026
Employment Rate 73.80 74.60 percent Jul 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 78.70 78.60 percent Jul 2026
Unemployed Persons 14500.00 11500.00 Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.30 5.10 percent Jul 2026
Real Wage Growth 0.40 0.50 percent Jul 2026
Wages 982000.00 912000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 6.40 12.00 percent Jul 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
216700.00 216100.00 234600.00 136600.00 1991 - 2026 Monthly
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