Fatal occupational injury rates in Iceland
Iceland: Fatal occupational injury rates was 1.38 per 100,000 employees in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fatal occupational injury rates in Iceland, 2011–2023
Source: International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100,000 employees.
Analysis
In 2023, fatal occupational injury rates in Iceland stood at 1.38 per 100,000 employees.
That represents a change of up 220.9% on the previous year and down 8.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, fatal occupational injury rates in Iceland peaked at 2.1 per 100,000 employees in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 per 100,000 employees, in 2011.
That places Iceland 59th out of 79 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8733 per 100,000 employees | 0 per 100,000 employees | 2.1 per 100,000 employees | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.8375 per 100,000 employees | 0 per 100,000 employees | 1.54 per 100,000 employees | 4 |
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More work & labour data for Iceland
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 74.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 79.6% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 87.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 70.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 87.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 90.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 84.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fatal occupational injury rates in Iceland?
- Fatal occupational injury rates in Iceland was 1.38 per 100,000 employees in 2023, according to International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fatal occupational injury rates recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.1 per 100,000 employees in 2016.
- What is the lowest fatal occupational injury rates recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 per 100,000 employees in 2011.
- How does Iceland rank for fatal occupational injury rates?
- Iceland ranks 59th out of 79 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fatal occupational injury rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status (per 100,000 employees)