Iceland Human Resources in Science & Technology (2024)
Iceland's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 61.7 % of active population (25–64) in 2024, +2.5pp YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2024.
Iceland (2024)
61.7
% of active population (25–64)
+2.5pp YoY
YoY Change
+2.5pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.7 | +2.5pp |
| 2023 | 59.2 | +1pp |
| 2022 | 58.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2021 | 58.1 | +0.4pp |
| 2020 | 57.7 | -1.3pp |
| 2019 | 59 | +0pp |
| 2018 | 59 | +1.3pp |
| 2017 | 57.7 | +0.5pp |
| 2016 | 57.2 | +1.8pp |
| 2015 | 55.4 | +1.3pp |
| 2014 | 54.1 | +1.1pp |
| 2013 | 53 | +1.6pp |
| 2012 | 51.4 | +0.1pp |
| 2011 | 51.3 | +1.6pp |
| 2010 | 49.7 | -0.3pp |
| 2009 | 50 | +1.8pp |
| 2008 | 48.2 | +1.8pp |
| 2007 | 46.4 | +3.6pp |
| 2006 | 42.8 | -1.9pp |
| 2005 | 44.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Iceland recorded 61.7 % of active population (25–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +2.5pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 61.7 in 2024 and a trough of 38.3 in 2000.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
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 human resources in science & technology in Iceland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2024 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 61.7 % of active population (25–64) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 38.3 in 2000. The latest reading of 61.7 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +2.5pp.