The number of unemployed persons in Iceland increased to 17400 in January of 2026 from 10500 in December of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Iceland averaged 4819.04 from 1970 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 19100.00 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 222500.00 222100.00 Jan 2026
Employment Rate 75.70 76.80 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 81.60 80.50 percent Jan 2026
Unemployed Persons 17400.00 10500.00 Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.30 4.50 percent Jan 2026
Real Wage Growth 2.50 2.40 percent Jan 2026
Wages 909000.00 867000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 16.60 11.20 percent Jan 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
17400.00 10500.00 19100.00 100.00 1970 - 2026 Monthly
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