Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Iceland
Iceland: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 1.98 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Iceland, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Iceland is 1.98 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and down 61.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Iceland peaked at 10.8 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -8.45 % change on previous year, in 1995.
That places Iceland 74th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -0.5925 % change on previous year | -153.7% |
| 1993 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -478.0% |
| 1994 | 0.0801 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 1995 | -8.45 % change on previous year | -10645.0% |
| 1996 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -174.1% |
| 1997 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 1998 | -4.24 % change on previous year | -192.5% |
| 1999 | -3.65 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2000 | -5.29 % change on previous year | +44.9% |
| 2001 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 2002 | 5.92 % change on previous year | +217.9% |
| 2003 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -120.2% |
| 2004 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -548.9% |
| 2005 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 2006 | -1.86 % change on previous year | -140.1% |
| 2007 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -203.3% |
| 2008 | 5.48 % change on previous year | +184.6% |
| 2009 | 7.08 % change on previous year | +29.3% |
| 2010 | 0.3909 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 2011 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +515.7% |
| 2012 | 0.3435 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 2013 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -490.2% |
| 2014 | -3.02 % change on previous year | +125.1% |
| 2015 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2016 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -459.3% |
| 2018 | 7.27 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 2019 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -47.6% |
| 2020 | 10.8 % change on previous year | +183.7% |
| 2021 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 2022 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -172.6% |
| 2023 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -169.6% |
| 2024 | 0.2332 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 2025 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +960.1% |
| 2026 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2027 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.2961 % change on previous year | -8.45 % change on previous year | 6.26 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.39 % change on previous year | -5.29 % change on previous year | 7.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2 % change on previous year | -3.02 % change on previous year | 7.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.43 % change on previous year | -1.69 % change on previous year | 10.8 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 71 Luxembourg 2.04 % change on previous year compare
- 72 New Caledonia 2.03 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Kuwait 1.99 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Ireland 1.93 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Panama 1.92 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Iran, Islamic Republic of 1.89 % change on previous year 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 persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Iceland?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Iceland was 1.98 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 10.8 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.45 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Iceland rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Iceland ranks 74th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.