The number of unemployed persons in Iceland increased to 15900 in August of 2026 from 14500 in July of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Iceland averaged 4919.28 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 217800.00 216600.00 Aug 2026
Employment Rate 73.70 73.50 percent Aug 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 79.00 78.70 percent Aug 2026
Unemployed Persons 15900.00 14500.00 Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.80 6.60 percent Aug 2026
Real Wage Growth 0.00 0.40 percent Aug 2026
Wages 982000.00 912000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 14.20 6.70 percent Aug 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
15900.00 14500.00 18800.00 100.00 1970 - 2026 Monthly
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