Unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data (previous) in Iceland
Iceland: Unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data (previous) was 14.9 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data in Iceland, 1998–2020
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data in Iceland is 14.9, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 122.4% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data in Iceland peaked at 14.9 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2001.
That places Iceland 45th out of 46 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data (previous) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4.6 | — |
| 1999 | 3.4 | -26.1% |
| 2000 | 3.1 | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 3 | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 4.8 | +60.0% |
| 2003 | 4.5 | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 3.8 | -15.6% |
| 2005 | 4.3 | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 4.3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.4 | -20.9% |
| 2008 | 7.3 | +114.7% |
| 2009 | 11.9 | +63.0% |
| 2010 | 13.2 | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 10.5 | -20.5% |
| 2012 | 8.4 | -20.0% |
| 2013 | 8.2 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 7.5 | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 5.9 | -21.3% |
| 2016 | 5 | -15.3% |
| 2017 | 5.2 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 4.9 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 6.7 | +36.7% |
| 2020 | 14.9 | +122.4% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 14.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 196.5, 8% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 14.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 196.5, 8% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.04 | 3 | 11.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.55 | 4.9 | 13.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 1 |
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)
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- 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 unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data in Iceland?
- Unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data in Iceland was 14.9 in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 14.9 in 2020.
- What is the lowest unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2001.
- How does Iceland rank for unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data?
- Iceland ranks 45th out of 46 countries with data for 2020.
- Is unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. 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 Unemployed persons by previous occupation - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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