The number of employed persons in Iceland decreased to 221100 in February of 2026 from 221700 in January of 2026. Employed Persons in Iceland averaged 181013.10 from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 234300.00 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 221100.00 221700.00 Feb 2026
Employment Rate 75.00 75.80 percent Feb 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 80.80 81.40 percent Feb 2026
Unemployed Persons 17000.00 16100.00 Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.10 6.80 percent Feb 2026
Real Wage Growth 1.90 2.50 percent Feb 2026
Wages 909000.00 867000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 17.00 16.60 percent Feb 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
221100.00 221700.00 234300.00 136600.00 1991 - 2026 Monthly
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