The number of unemployed persons in Iceland increased to 14500 in July of 2026 from 11500 in June of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Iceland averaged 4903.11 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 216700.00 216100.00 Jul 2026
Employment Rate 73.80 74.60 percent Jul 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 78.70 78.60 percent Jul 2026
Unemployed Persons 14500.00 11500.00 Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.30 5.10 percent Jul 2026
Real Wage Growth 0.40 0.50 percent Jul 2026
Wages 982000.00 912000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 6.40 12.00 percent Jul 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
14500.00 11500.00 18800.00 100.00 1970 - 2026 Monthly
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