The number of unemployed persons in Iceland increased to 9500 in July of 2025 from 6300 in June of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Iceland averaged 4749.49 from 1970 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 18700.00 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 226500.00 229800.00 Jul 2025
Employment Rate 78.20 79.50 percent Jul 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 81.40 81.60 percent Jul 2025
Unemployed Persons 9500.00 6300.00 Jul 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.00 2.70 percent Jul 2025
Real Wage Growth 3.50 3.80 percent Jul 2025
Wages 909000.00 867000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 5.70 5.00 percent Jul 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
9500.00 6300.00 18700.00 100.00 1970 - 2025 Monthly
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