Iceland Male Unemployment Rate (2024)
Iceland's Male Unemployment Rate: 3.8 % of active men (15–74) in 2024, -0.1pp YoY. Eurostat (UNE_RT_A), 2005–2024.
Iceland (2024)
3.8
% of active men (15–74)
-0.1pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
16
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active men (15–74) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2023 | 3.9 | -0.3pp |
| 2022 | 4.2 | -1.6pp |
| 2021 | 5.8 | +0.2pp |
| 2020 | 5.6 | +1.8pp |
| 2019 | 3.8 | +1pp |
| 2018 | 2.8 | +0pp |
| 2017 | 2.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2016 | 2.9 | -1pp |
| 2015 | 3.9 | -1.1pp |
| 2014 | 5 | -0.6pp |
| 2013 | 5.6 | -0.7pp |
| 2012 | 6.3 | -1.5pp |
| 2011 | 7.8 | -0.5pp |
| 2010 | 8.3 | -0.3pp |
| 2009 | 8.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Iceland recorded 3.8 % of active men (15–74) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.1pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 8.6 in 2009 and a trough of 2.8 in 2018.
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 unemployment 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 8.6 % of active men (15–74) in 2009 and reached its lowest recorded value of 2.8 in 2018. The latest reading of 3.8 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.1pp.