Iceland Male Labour Force Participation Rate (2024)
Iceland's Male Labour Force Participation Rate: 91.8 % of men (15–64) in 2024, +2.2pp YoY. Eurostat (LFSA_ARGAN), 2005–2024.
Iceland (2024)
91.8
% of men (15–64)
+2.2pp YoY
YoY Change
+2.2pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men (15–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91.8 | +2.2pp |
| 2023 | 89.6 | +0.6pp |
| 2022 | 89 | +1.3pp |
| 2021 | 87.7 | -0.1pp |
| 2020 | 87.8 | -2pp |
| 2019 | 89.8 | -0.4pp |
| 2018 | 90.2 | -1.1pp |
| 2017 | 91.3 | -1pp |
| 2016 | 92.3 | +1.5pp |
| 2015 | 90.8 | +0.8pp |
| 2014 | 90 | +1.8pp |
| 2013 | 88.2 | +1.1pp |
| 2012 | 87.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2011 | 87.2 | -0.4pp |
| 2010 | 87.6 | -0.1pp |
| 2009 | 87.7 | -2.6pp |
| 2008 | 90.3 | -0.9pp |
| 2007 | 91.2 | +0.7pp |
| 2006 | 90.5 | +1.2pp |
| 2005 | 89.3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Iceland recorded 91.8 % of men (15–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +2.2pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 92.3 in 2016 and a trough of 87.1 in 2012.
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 male labour force participation 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 92.3 % of men (15–64) in 2016 and reached its lowest recorded value of 87.1 in 2012. The latest reading of 91.8 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +2.2pp.