Iceland Youth Unemployment Rate (2024)
Iceland's Youth Unemployment Rate: 9.1 % of active youth (15–24) in 2024, +0.3pp YoY. Eurostat (UNE_RT_A), 2005–2024.
Iceland (2024)
9.1
% of active youth (15–24)
+0.3pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
16
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active youth (15–24) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.1 | +0.3pp |
| 2023 | 8.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2022 | 8.7 | -3.4pp |
| 2021 | 12.1 | +2.1pp |
| 2020 | 10 | +1.3pp |
| 2019 | 8.7 | +2.6pp |
| 2018 | 6.1 | -1.8pp |
| 2017 | 7.9 | +1.4pp |
| 2016 | 6.5 | -2.3pp |
| 2015 | 8.8 | -1pp |
| 2014 | 9.8 | -0.8pp |
| 2013 | 10.6 | -2.9pp |
| 2012 | 13.5 | -0.9pp |
| 2011 | 14.4 | -1.8pp |
| 2010 | 16.2 | +0.3pp |
| 2009 | 15.9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Iceland recorded 9.1 % of active youth (15–24) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.3pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 16.2 in 2010 and a trough of 6.1 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 youth 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 16.2 % of active youth (15–24) in 2010 and reached its lowest recorded value of 6.1 in 2018. The latest reading of 9.1 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.3pp.