The number of unemployed persons in Iceland decreased to 13500 in April of 2026 from 14700 in March of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Iceland averaged 4862.30 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 220400.00 220100.00 Apr 2026
Employment Rate 75.40 75.40 percent Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 80.00 80.50 percent Apr 2026
Unemployed Persons 13500.00 14700.00 Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.80 6.30 percent Apr 2026
Real Wage Growth 1.20 1.40 percent Apr 2026
Wages 909000.00 867000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.70 17.00 percent Apr 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
13500.00 14700.00 18800.00 100.00 1970 - 2026 Monthly
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