The number of unemployed persons in Iceland decreased to 10500 in December of 2025 from 16400 in November of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Iceland averaged 4800.32 from 1970 until 2025, 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 223400.00 221800.00 Dec 2025
Employment Rate 76.90 75.60 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 80.50 81.20 percent Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 10500.00 16400.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.50 6.90 percent Dec 2025
Real Wage Growth 2.40 3.60 percent Dec 2025
Wages 909000.00 867000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 10.80 13.50 percent Dec 2025


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
10500.00 16400.00 19100.00 100.00 1970 - 2025 Monthly
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