The number of unemployed persons in Iceland remained unchanged at 13100 in May of 2026 from 13100 in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Iceland averaged 4881.41 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 222300.00 220500.00 May 2026
Employment Rate 76.50 75.50 percent May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 81.10 80.00 percent May 2026
Unemployed Persons 13100.00 13100.00 May 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.60 5.60 percent May 2026
Real Wage Growth 0.80 1.20 percent May 2026
Wages 982000.00 912000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 13.00 12.90 percent May 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
13100.00 13100.00 18800.00 100.00 1970 - 2026 Monthly
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