Fatal occupational injuries among employees in Iceland
Iceland: Fatal occupational injuries among employees was 1.38 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.38
Change on year
up 220.9%
World rank
58th
of 79 countries
All-time high
2.1
in 2016
All-time low
0
in 2011
Years of data
13
2011–2023
Fatal occupational injuries among employees in Iceland, 2011–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, fatal occupational injuries among employees in Iceland stood at 1.38.
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 injuries among employees in Iceland peaked at 2.1 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2011.
That places Iceland 58th 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.
Fatal occupational injuries among employees in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 1.14 | — |
| 2015 | 1.09 | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 2.1 | +92.7% |
| 2017 | 1.03 | -51.0% |
| 2018 | 1.51 | +46.6% |
| 2019 | 0.99 | -34.4% |
| 2020 | 1.54 | +55.6% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0.43 | — |
| 2023 | 1.38 | +220.9% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 1.38 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.61, 86% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 1.38 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.9, 73% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8733 | 0 | 2.1 | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.8375 | 0 | 1.54 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
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 fatal occupational injuries among employees in Iceland?
- Fatal occupational injuries among employees in Iceland was 1.38 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fatal occupational injuries among employees recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.1 in 2016.
- What is the lowest fatal occupational injuries among employees recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2011.
- How does Iceland rank for fatal occupational injuries among employees?
- Iceland ranks 58th out of 79 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fatal occupational injuries among employees. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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