Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Iceland
Iceland: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 71.9 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Iceland, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 71.9 for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland peaked at 76.36 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 68.97, in 2011.
Iceland ranks 17th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 70.89 | — |
| 1992 | 70.1 | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 69.08 | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 69.28 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 71.74 | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 71.7 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 70.79 | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 72.7 | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 74.61 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 76.36 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 76.32 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 74.43 | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 74.14 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 73.23 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 73.8 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 74.71 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 75.42 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 74.17 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 69.43 | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 69.04 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 68.97 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 69.82 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 70.87 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 72.25 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 73.63 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 75.11 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 74.78 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 73.92 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 73.04 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 69.53 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 68.99 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 71.65 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 72.12 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 72.45 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 72.21 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 72.09 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 71.9 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.21 | 69.08 | 74.61 | 9 |
| 2000s | 74.2 | 69.43 | 76.36 | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.14 | 68.97 | 75.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.37 | 68.99 | 72.45 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Iceland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4501 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5492 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2312 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 373.77 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 16.3 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 169.5 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 193.08 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 362.58 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland was 71.9 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 76.36 in 2000.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.97 in 2011.
- How does Iceland rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Iceland ranks 17th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.