The number of employed persons in Iceland increased to 220700 in September of 2026 from 218600 in August of 2026. Employed Persons in Iceland averaged 180507.07 from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 231800.00 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 220700.00 218600.00 Sep 2026
Employment Rate 75.00 73.80 percent Sep 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 79.60 79.20 percent Sep 2026
Unemployed Persons 13300.00 15900.00 Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.70 6.80 percent Sep 2026
Real Wage Growth -0.30 0.00 percent Sep 2026
Wages 982000.00 912000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 16.10 14.40 percent Sep 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
220700.00 218600.00 231800.00 136600.00 1991 - 2026 Monthly
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