The number of employed persons in Iceland increased to 222500 in January of 2026 from 222100 in December of 2025. Employed Persons in Iceland averaged 180870.24 from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 234400.00 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 222500.00 222100.00 Jan 2026
Employment Rate 75.70 76.80 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 81.60 80.50 percent Jan 2026
Unemployed Persons 17400.00 10500.00 Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.30 4.50 percent Jan 2026
Real Wage Growth 2.50 2.40 percent Jan 2026
Wages 909000.00 867000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 16.60 11.20 percent Jan 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
222500.00 222100.00 234400.00 136600.00 1991 - 2026 Monthly
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