The number of employed persons in Iceland increased to 223400 in December of 2025 from 221800 in November of 2025. Employed Persons in Iceland averaged 180731.60 from 1991 until 2025, 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 223400.00 221800.00 Dec 2025
Employment Rate 76.90 75.60 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 80.50 81.20 percent Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 10500.00 16400.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.50 6.90 percent Dec 2025
Real Wage Growth 2.40 3.60 percent Dec 2025
Wages 909000.00 867000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 10.80 13.50 percent Dec 2025


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
223400.00 221800.00 234400.00 136600.00 1991 - 2025 Monthly
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