The number of employed persons in Iceland increased to 217800 in August of 2026 from 216600 in July of 2026. Employed Persons in Iceland averaged 180365.20 from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 231800.00 in August of 2024 and a record low of 136600.00 in December of 1993. 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 Employed Persons
In Iceland, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
217800.00 216600.00 231800.00 136600.00 1991 - 2026 Monthly
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