Iceland Employment Rate (2024)
Iceland's Employment Rate: 87 % of population (20–64) in 2024, +1.7pp YoY. Eurostat (LFSA_ERGAN), 2005–2024.
Iceland (2024)
87
% of population (20–64)
+1.7pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.7pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (20–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87 | +1.7pp |
| 2023 | 85.3 | +0.5pp |
| 2022 | 84.8 | +3.4pp |
| 2021 | 81.4 | -0.9pp |
| 2020 | 82.3 | -3.6pp |
| 2019 | 85.9 | -0.6pp |
| 2018 | 86.5 | -1.1pp |
| 2017 | 87.6 | -0.2pp |
| 2016 | 87.8 | +1.3pp |
| 2015 | 86.5 | +1.6pp |
| 2014 | 84.9 | +2.1pp |
| 2013 | 82.8 | +1pp |
| 2012 | 81.8 | +1.2pp |
| 2011 | 80.6 | +0.2pp |
| 2010 | 80.4 | -0.2pp |
| 2009 | 80.6 | -4.7pp |
| 2008 | 85.3 | -1.4pp |
| 2007 | 86.7 | +0.4pp |
| 2006 | 86.3 | +0.8pp |
| 2005 | 85.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Iceland recorded 87.0 % of population (20–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.7pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 87.8 in 2016 and a trough of 80.4 in 2010.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks iceland employment rate in Iceland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 87.8 % of population (20–64) in 2016 and reached its lowest recorded value of 80.4 in 2010. The latest reading of 87.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +1.7pp.