The number of unemployed persons in Iceland decreased to 14700 in March of 2026 from 16600 in February of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Iceland averaged 4849.50 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 220100.00 221500.00 Mar 2026
Employment Rate 75.40 75.80 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 80.50 81.50 percent Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 14700.00 16600.00 Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.30 7.00 percent Mar 2026
Real Wage Growth 1.40 1.90 percent Mar 2026
Wages 909000.00 867000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 17.00 15.40 percent Mar 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
14700.00 16600.00 18800.00 100.00 1970 - 2026 Monthly
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