Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE in Iceland
Iceland: Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE was 225.7 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE in Iceland, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by nace in Iceland is 225.7, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and up 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by nace in Iceland peaked at 228.6 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 165.8, in 2010.
That places Iceland 32nd out of 33 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 171.65 | 166.2 | 177.1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 181.78 | 165.8 | 201 | 10 |
| 2020s | 212.23 | 194.5 | 228.6 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 29 North Macedonia 704 compare
- 30 Estonia 693.1 compare
- 31 Cyprus 501.7 compare
- 33 Montenegro 218.9 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by nace in Iceland?
- Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by nace in Iceland was 225.7 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by nace recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 228.6 in 2024.
- What is the lowest employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by nace recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 165.8 in 2010.
- How does Iceland rank for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by nace?
- Iceland ranks 32nd out of 33 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by nace rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 2 activity, NUTS 1 region and occupation (2008-2026). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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