Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Iceland
Iceland: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 74.49 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Iceland, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland is 74.49, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland peaked at 77.86 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 72.68, in 1990.
That places Iceland 18th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 72.68 | — |
| 1991 | 72.74 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 73.25 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 72.92 | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 73.18 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 75.67 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 74.38 | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 73.53 | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 75.01 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 76.27 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 77.86 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 77.78 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 76.72 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 77.23 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 76.31 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 75.73 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 76.89 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 77.16 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 76.42 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 74.83 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 74.69 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 74.19 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 74.28 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 74.9 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 75.97 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 76.68 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 77.42 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 76.89 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 75.98 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 75.7 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 73.56 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 73.41 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 74.47 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 74.75 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 75.15 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 74.93 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 74.71 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 74.49 | -0.3% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 74.49 is above the median for high income countries, which is 62.3, 1.2× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 74.49 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.43, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73.96 | 72.68 | 76.27 | 10 |
| 2000s | 76.69 | 74.83 | 77.86 | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.67 | 74.19 | 77.42 | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.43 | 73.41 | 75.15 | 8 |
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 labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland was 74.49 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 77.86 in 2000.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.68 in 1990.
- How does Iceland rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Iceland ranks 18th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. 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 Labour force participation rate (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 labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.