The number of employed persons in Iceland increased to 222300 in May of 2026 from 220500 in April of 2026. Employed Persons in Iceland averaged 181422.53 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 222300.00 220500.00 May 2026
Employment Rate 76.50 75.50 percent May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 81.10 80.00 percent May 2026
Unemployed Persons 13100.00 13100.00 May 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.60 5.60 percent May 2026
Real Wage Growth 0.80 1.20 percent May 2026
Wages 982000.00 912000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 13.00 12.90 percent May 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
222300.00 220500.00 235300.00 136600.00 1991 - 2026 Monthly
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