Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Iceland
Iceland: Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational was 88.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2023. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Iceland, 2003–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Iceland is 88.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Iceland peaked at 89.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2019 and was at its lowest, 83.47 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2014.
Iceland ranks 7th of 37 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 89.03 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 2004 | 86.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 87.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 89.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 88.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 88.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 85.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 83.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 84.45 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 84.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 85.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 83.47 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 86.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 88.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 87.81 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 87.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 89.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 87.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 86.78 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 87.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 88.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 89.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 7 |
| 2010s | 86.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 83.47 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 89.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.71 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 86.78 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 88.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 4 Luxembourg 90.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Slovenia 90.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 5 Hungary 89.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 5 Poland 89.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 6 Latvia 88.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 6 Sweden 89.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Ireland 88.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Türkiye 72.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 9 Austria 88.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 10 Australia 88.45 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
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 rates of adults, by educational in Iceland?
- Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Iceland was 88.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 89.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2019.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.47 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2014.
- How does Iceland rank for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational?
- Iceland ranks 7th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the labour force participation rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.