The number of unemployed persons in Iceland decreased to 7900 in October of 2024 from 11600 in September of 2024. Unemployed Persons in Iceland averaged 4662.63 from 1970 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 19000.00 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 231600.00 230400.00 Oct 2024
Employment Rate 79.40 79.10 percent Oct 2024
Labor Force Participation Rate 82.10 83.10 percent Oct 2024
Unemployed Persons 7900.00 11600.00 Oct 2024
Unemployment Rate 3.30 5.20 percent Oct 2024
Real Wage Growth 0.30 0.30 percent Nov 2024
Wages 868000.00 809000.00 ISK/Month Dec 2023
Youth Unemployment Rate 3.30 12.20 percent Nov 2024

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
7900.00 11600.00 19000.00 100.00 1970 - 2024 Monthly
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