Number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts in Iceland

Iceland: Number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts was 4.26 in 2004. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2004)
4.26
Change on year
down 52.4%
World rank
49th
of 92 countries
All-time high
48.04
in 1977
All-time low
0
in 1996
Years of data
33
1969–2004

Number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts in Iceland, 1969–2004

010203040501969198620041969: 33.71970: 15.91971: 1.81972: 1.11973: 0.7291974: 30.91975: 20.81976: 35.21977: 481978: 29.91979: 0.8051980: 4.21981: 4.41982: 40.71983: 0.0141984: 12.41985: 6.41986: 0.8471987: 8.41988: 11.61989: 21990: 0.0771991: 0.7511992: 0.6111993: 0.0131994: 7.41995: 10.41996: 01997: 11.61998: 3.42000: 1.72001: 8.92004: 4.3

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts in Iceland is 4.26, measured in 2004.

That represents a change of down 52.4% on the previous year and down 42.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts in Iceland peaked at 48.04 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.

That places Iceland 49th out of 92 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts in Iceland, 1969 to 2004.
Year Value Change
1969 33.74
1970 15.86 -53.0%
1971 1.79 -88.7%
1972 1.1 -38.5%
1973 0.729 -33.7%
1974 30.95 +4145.3%
1975 20.84 -32.7%
1976 35.22 +69.0%
1977 48.04 +36.4%
1978 29.91 -37.7%
1979 0.805 -97.3%
1980 4.22 +424.2%
1981 4.39 +4.1%
1982 40.74 +827.6%
1983 0.014 -100.0%
1984 12.36 +88185.7%
1985 6.43 -47.9%
1986 0.847 -86.8%
1987 8.42 +894.5%
1988 11.64 +38.2%
1989 2.03 -82.6%
1990 0.077 -96.2%
1991 0.751 +875.3%
1992 0.611 -18.6%
1993 0.013 -97.9%
1994 7.38 +56630.8%
1995 10.4 +41.1%
1996 0 -100.0%
1997 11.63
1998 3.38 -70.9%
2000 1.71 -49.3%
2001 8.95 +422.4%
2004 4.26 -52.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 33.74 33.74 33.74 1
1970s 18.52 0.729 48.04 10
1980s 9.11 0.014 40.74 10
1990s 3.8 0 11.63 9
2000s 4.97 1.71 8.95 3

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 46 Mongolia 4.87
  2. 47 Norway 4.3 compare
  3. 48 Denmark 4.27 compare
  4. 50 Cyprus 4.18 compare
  5. 51 Kenya 4.15 compare
  6. 52 Netherlands Antilles 3.88 compare

See the full ranking of 92 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts in Iceland?
Number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts in Iceland was 4.26 in 2004, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 48.04 in 1977.
What is the lowest number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
How does Iceland rank for number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts?
Iceland ranks 49th out of 92 countries with data for 2004.
Is number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
92 places, 2,281 data points, 1969–2024
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Workers involved in strikes and lockouts represents the number of workers implicated directly or indirectly at any time during a strike or lockout, whether the involvement was for the full duration of the strike or lockout or only part of it. Workers who are unable to work as a result of the secondary effects of strikes or lockouts should not be included. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Industrial Relations data (IRdata) database description.