The number of unemployed persons in Iceland decreased to 11500 in June of 2026 from 13100 in May of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Iceland averaged 4891.02 from 1970 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 18800.00 in April of 2021 and a record low of 100.00 in September of 1972. source: Statistics Iceland



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 218100.00 220400.00 Jun 2026
Employment Rate 74.40 76.30 percent Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 78.40 80.80 percent Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 11500.00 13100.00 Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.00 5.60 percent Jun 2026
Real Wage Growth 0.50 0.80 percent Jun 2026
Wages 982000.00 912000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.00 13.00 percent Jun 2026


Iceland Unemployed Persons
In Iceland, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
11500.00 13100.00 18800.00 100.00 1970 - 2026 Monthly
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