Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Iceland
Iceland: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 1.3 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Iceland, 2009–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Iceland is 1.3 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 30.0% on the previous year and up 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Iceland peaked at 3 Thousand persons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.5 Thousand persons, in 2017.
That places Iceland 48th out of 48 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0.8 Thousand persons | — |
| 2010 | 2.4 Thousand persons | +200.0% |
| 2011 | 3 Thousand persons | +25.0% |
| 2012 | 2.7 Thousand persons | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 1.8 Thousand persons | -33.3% |
| 2014 | 1.1 Thousand persons | -38.9% |
| 2015 | 0.9 Thousand persons | -18.2% |
| 2017 | 0.5 Thousand persons | -44.4% |
| 2018 | 0.6 Thousand persons | +20.0% |
| 2020 | 1 Thousand persons | +66.7% |
| 2021 | 2.2 Thousand persons | +120.0% |
| 2022 | 1 Thousand persons | -54.5% |
| 2023 | 0.8 Thousand persons | -20.0% |
| 2024 | 1 Thousand persons | +25.0% |
| 2025 | 1.3 Thousand persons | +30.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8 Thousand persons | 0.8 Thousand persons | 0.8 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.62 Thousand persons | 0.5 Thousand persons | 3 Thousand persons | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.22 Thousand persons | 0.8 Thousand persons | 2.2 Thousand persons | 6 |
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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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Iceland?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Iceland was 1.3 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 3 Thousand persons in 2011.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5 Thousand persons in 2017.
- How does Iceland rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Iceland ranks 48th out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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