Iceland - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Iceland was 75.43 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 83.47 in 2016, while its lowest value was 50.61 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 50.61 |
| 1975 | 60.03 |
| 1976 | 59.99 |
| 1977 | 59.98 |
| 1979 | 69.44 |
| 1981 | 69.23 |
| 1982 | 69.07 |
| 1983 | 68.88 |
| 1991 | 58.81 |
| 1992 | 60.22 |
| 1993 | 59.73 |
| 1994 | 59.06 |
| 1995 | 68.49 |
| 1996 | 63.47 |
| 1997 | 67.45 |
| 1998 | 74.23 |
| 1999 | 74.85 |
| 2000 | 80.46 |
| 2001 | 79.50 |
| 2002 | 70.37 |
| 2003 | 76.27 |
| 2004 | 75.65 |
| 2005 | 78.06 |
| 2006 | 80.31 |
| 2007 | 79.51 |
| 2008 | 79.45 |
| 2009 | 75.48 |
| 2010 | 76.09 |
| 2011 | 74.57 |
| 2012 | 78.04 |
| 2013 | 81.46 |
| 2014 | 78.75 |
| 2015 | 81.99 |
| 2016 | 83.47 |
| 2017 | 82.39 |
| 2018 | 80.98 |
| 2019 | 80.61 |
| 2020 | 75.43 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iceland was 74.94 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 83.41 in 2016, while its lowest value was 57.13 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 57.13 |
| 1991 | 57.51 |
| 1992 | 60.40 |
| 1993 | 59.86 |
| 1994 | 59.07 |
| 1995 | 67.47 |
| 1996 | 61.96 |
| 1997 | 66.42 |
| 1998 | 73.55 |
| 1999 | 74.46 |
| 2000 | 80.44 |
| 2001 | 79.34 |
| 2002 | 69.81 |
| 2003 | 72.67 |
| 2004 | 75.43 |
| 2005 | 78.08 |
| 2006 | 80.28 |
| 2007 | 79.61 |
| 2008 | 79.44 |
| 2009 | 75.42 |
| 2010 | 75.97 |
| 2011 | 74.33 |
| 2012 | 77.74 |
| 2013 | 81.43 |
| 2014 | 78.34 |
| 2015 | 81.79 |
| 2016 | 83.41 |
| 2017 | 82.32 |
| 2018 | 80.83 |
| 2019 | 79.99 |
| 2020 | 74.94 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Iceland was 70.41 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 84.26 in 2003, while its lowest value was 56.67 in 1993.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 73.79 |
| 1975 | 74.05 |
| 1976 | 74.24 |
| 1977 | 74.46 |
| 1979 | 74.67 |
| 1981 | 74.82 |
| 1982 | 75.25 |
| 1983 | 80.29 |
| 1991 | 60.13 |
| 1992 | 60.74 |
| 1993 | 56.67 |
| 1994 | 57.92 |
| 1995 | 72.08 |
| 1996 | 68.10 |
| 1997 | 64.46 |
| 1998 | 70.10 |
| 1999 | 68.92 |
| 2000 | 74.34 |
| 2001 | 80.32 |
| 2002 | 72.36 |
| 2003 | 84.26 |
| 2004 | 82.83 |
| 2005 | 74.25 |
| 2006 | 77.07 |
| 2007 | 80.21 |
| 2008 | 76.95 |
| 2009 | 70.88 |
| 2010 | 71.34 |
| 2011 | 71.67 |
| 2012 | 73.50 |
| 2013 | 74.83 |
| 2014 | 77.64 |
| 2015 | 78.44 |
| 2016 | 82.61 |
| 2017 | 82.16 |
| 2018 | 79.69 |
| 2019 | 76.64 |
| 2020 | 70.41 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iceland was 69.19 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 82.26 in 2016, while its lowest value was 56.73 in 1993.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 58.18 |
| 1991 | 58.71 |
| 1992 | 61.27 |
| 1993 | 56.73 |
| 1994 | 57.87 |
| 1995 | 70.70 |
| 1996 | 66.77 |
| 1997 | 63.50 |
| 1998 | 69.44 |
| 1999 | 67.97 |
| 2000 | 73.11 |
| 2001 | 79.73 |
| 2002 | 70.69 |
| 2003 | 71.70 |
| 2004 | 72.75 |
| 2005 | 73.83 |
| 2006 | 76.83 |
| 2007 | 79.86 |
| 2008 | 76.41 |
| 2009 | 69.96 |
| 2010 | 70.64 |
| 2011 | 70.85 |
| 2012 | 72.61 |
| 2013 | 74.09 |
| 2014 | 77.05 |
| 2015 | 78.13 |
| 2016 | 82.26 |
| 2017 | 81.33 |
| 2018 | 78.81 |
| 2019 | 75.20 |
| 2020 | 69.19 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Iceland was 72.86 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 83.02 in 2016, while its lowest value was 58.16 in 1993.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 62.40 |
| 1975 | 67.25 |
| 1976 | 67.36 |
| 1977 | 67.44 |
| 1979 | 72.12 |
| 1981 | 72.09 |
| 1982 | 72.22 |
| 1983 | 74.71 |
| 1991 | 59.49 |
| 1992 | 60.49 |
| 1993 | 58.16 |
| 1994 | 58.48 |
| 1995 | 70.34 |
| 1996 | 65.84 |
| 1997 | 65.91 |
| 1998 | 72.09 |
| 1999 | 71.77 |
| 2000 | 77.30 |
| 2001 | 79.92 |
| 2002 | 71.38 |
| 2003 | 80.40 |
| 2004 | 79.33 |
| 2005 | 76.09 |
| 2006 | 78.63 |
| 2007 | 79.88 |
| 2008 | 78.15 |
| 2009 | 73.11 |
| 2010 | 73.67 |
| 2011 | 73.08 |
| 2012 | 75.68 |
| 2013 | 78.01 |
| 2014 | 78.19 |
| 2015 | 80.18 |
| 2016 | 83.02 |
| 2017 | 82.27 |
| 2018 | 80.30 |
| 2019 | 78.55 |
| 2020 | 72.86 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iceland was 72.01 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 82.82 in 2016, while its lowest value was 57.67 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 57.67 |
| 1991 | 58.12 |
| 1992 | 60.84 |
| 1993 | 58.27 |
| 1994 | 58.46 |
| 1995 | 69.12 |
| 1996 | 64.41 |
| 1997 | 64.94 |
| 1998 | 71.46 |
| 1999 | 71.16 |
| 2000 | 76.71 |
| 2001 | 79.54 |
| 2002 | 70.26 |
| 2003 | 72.18 |
| 2004 | 74.06 |
| 2005 | 75.91 |
| 2006 | 78.52 |
| 2007 | 79.74 |
| 2008 | 77.89 |
| 2009 | 72.64 |
| 2010 | 73.26 |
| 2011 | 72.55 |
| 2012 | 75.12 |
| 2013 | 77.67 |
| 2014 | 77.68 |
| 2015 | 79.91 |
| 2016 | 82.82 |
| 2017 | 81.81 |
| 2018 | 79.80 |
| 2019 | 77.55 |
| 2020 | 72.01 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iceland was 84.26 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 86.17 in 2016, while its lowest value was 76.28 in 1991.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 76.52 |
| 1991 | 76.28 |
| 1992 | 77.72 |
| 1993 | 78.21 |
| 1994 | 78.93 |
| 1995 | 81.57 |
| 1996 | 79.87 |
| 1997 | 78.76 |
| 1998 | 80.96 |
| 1999 | 83.11 |
| 2000 | 85.79 |
| 2001 | 84.65 |
| 2002 | 83.53 |
| 2003 | 83.40 |
| 2004 | 83.05 |
| 2005 | 82.49 |
| 2006 | 83.23 |
| 2007 | 82.61 |
| 2008 | 81.65 |
| 2009 | 81.04 |
| 2010 | 81.57 |
| 2011 | 81.46 |
| 2012 | 82.36 |
| 2013 | 83.26 |
| 2014 | 84.43 |
| 2015 | 85.72 |
| 2016 | 86.17 |
| 2017 | 85.77 |
| 2018 | 84.45 |
| 2019 | 84.26 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iceland was 89.04 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 91.94 in 2016, while its lowest value was 86.44 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 86.44 |
| 1991 | 86.86 |
| 1992 | 87.50 |
| 1993 | 86.46 |
| 1994 | 86.62 |
| 1995 | 89.67 |
| 1996 | 88.50 |
| 1997 | 87.95 |
| 1998 | 89.29 |
| 1999 | 89.98 |
| 2000 | 90.90 |
| 2001 | 91.86 |
| 2002 | 90.14 |
| 2003 | 89.89 |
| 2004 | 89.45 |
| 2005 | 88.79 |
| 2006 | 90.01 |
| 2007 | 90.66 |
| 2008 | 89.72 |
| 2009 | 87.05 |
| 2010 | 87.04 |
| 2011 | 86.76 |
| 2012 | 86.61 |
| 2013 | 87.79 |
| 2014 | 89.55 |
| 2015 | 90.41 |
| 2016 | 91.94 |
| 2017 | 90.87 |
| 2018 | 89.65 |
| 2019 | 89.04 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iceland was 86.67 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 89.09 in 2016, while its lowest value was 81.56 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 81.56 |
| 1991 | 81.65 |
| 1992 | 82.68 |
| 1993 | 82.39 |
| 1994 | 82.83 |
| 1995 | 85.67 |
| 1996 | 84.24 |
| 1997 | 83.41 |
| 1998 | 85.17 |
| 1999 | 86.58 |
| 2000 | 88.37 |
| 2001 | 88.30 |
| 2002 | 86.88 |
| 2003 | 86.69 |
| 2004 | 86.29 |
| 2005 | 85.68 |
| 2006 | 86.67 |
| 2007 | 86.70 |
| 2008 | 85.76 |
| 2009 | 84.10 |
| 2010 | 84.36 |
| 2011 | 84.16 |
| 2012 | 84.52 |
| 2013 | 85.56 |
| 2014 | 87.02 |
| 2015 | 88.09 |
| 2016 | 89.09 |
| 2017 | 88.35 |
| 2018 | 87.08 |
| 2019 | 86.67 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Iceland was 75.00 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 79.77 in 2000, while its lowest value was 26.80 in 1974.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 32.63 |
| 1974 | 26.80 |
| 1975 | 38.26 |
| 1976 | 38.16 |
| 1977 | 38.08 |
| 1979 | 59.20 |
| 1980 | 46.89 |
| 1981 | 59.17 |
| 1982 | 60.12 |
| 1983 | 60.15 |
| 1985 | 41.74 |
| 1991 | 72.90 |
| 1992 | 74.24 |
| 1993 | 74.48 |
| 1994 | 74.92 |
| 1995 | 77.41 |
| 1996 | 75.75 |
| 1997 | 74.40 |
| 1998 | 75.96 |
| 1999 | 78.27 |
| 2000 | 79.77 |
| 2001 | 78.47 |
| 2002 | 78.26 |
| 2003 | 78.73 |
| 2004 | 76.81 |
| 2005 | 77.08 |
| 2006 | 77.75 |
| 2007 | 77.75 |
| 2008 | 77.01 |
| 2009 | 76.40 |
| 2010 | 76.78 |
| 2011 | 76.40 |
| 2012 | 77.08 |
| 2013 | 77.64 |
| 2014 | 78.66 |
| 2015 | 79.67 |
| 2016 | 79.75 |
| 2017 | 78.90 |
| 2018 | 77.92 |
| 2019 | 77.37 |
| 2020 | 75.00 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iceland was 61.67 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 73.74 in 2000, while its lowest value was 61.67 in 2021.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 67.73 |
| 1991 | 67.45 |
| 1992 | 68.74 |
| 1993 | 68.99 |
| 1994 | 69.38 |
| 1995 | 71.28 |
| 1996 | 69.55 |
| 1997 | 68.56 |
| 1998 | 70.13 |
| 1999 | 72.21 |
| 2000 | 73.74 |
| 2001 | 72.62 |
| 2002 | 71.97 |
| 2003 | 71.61 |
| 2004 | 71.24 |
| 2005 | 70.88 |
| 2006 | 71.51 |
| 2007 | 71.54 |
| 2008 | 70.91 |
| 2009 | 70.27 |
| 2010 | 70.63 |
| 2011 | 70.21 |
| 2012 | 70.84 |
| 2013 | 71.48 |
| 2014 | 72.15 |
| 2015 | 73.10 |
| 2016 | 73.18 |
| 2017 | 72.32 |
| 2018 | 71.06 |
| 2019 | 70.21 |
| 2020 | 68.06 |
| 2021 | 61.67 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Iceland was 90.68 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 109.45 in 1980, while its lowest value was 37.67 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 37.67 |
| 1974 | 46.87 |
| 1975 | 46.36 |
| 1976 | 46.22 |
| 1977 | 46.09 |
| 1979 | 71.52 |
| 1980 | 109.45 |
| 1981 | 71.35 |
| 1982 | 72.46 |
| 1983 | 71.20 |
| 1985 | 70.69 |
| 1991 | 85.47 |
| 1992 | 86.60 |
| 1993 | 88.65 |
| 1994 | 89.46 |
| 1995 | 88.94 |
| 1996 | 87.58 |
| 1997 | 86.86 |
| 1998 | 87.69 |
| 1999 | 89.85 |
| 2000 | 90.80 |
| 2001 | 88.72 |
| 2002 | 89.72 |
| 2003 | 90.12 |
| 2004 | 88.39 |
| 2005 | 90.13 |
| 2006 | 89.46 |
| 2007 | 89.13 |
| 2008 | 89.05 |
| 2009 | 90.86 |
| 2010 | 91.48 |
| 2011 | 91.87 |
| 2012 | 93.29 |
| 2013 | 92.79 |
| 2014 | 91.88 |
| 2015 | 92.34 |
| 2016 | 90.88 |
| 2017 | 91.02 |
| 2018 | 91.11 |
| 2019 | 91.18 |
| 2020 | 90.68 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iceland was 87.52 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 91.00 in 2012, while its lowest value was 83.14 in 1991.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 83.80 |
| 1991 | 83.14 |
| 1992 | 84.11 |
| 1993 | 86.34 |
| 1994 | 87.15 |
| 1995 | 86.71 |
| 1996 | 85.32 |
| 1997 | 84.88 |
| 1998 | 85.57 |
| 1999 | 87.74 |
| 2000 | 88.80 |
| 2001 | 86.85 |
| 2002 | 87.66 |
| 2003 | 87.71 |
| 2004 | 87.77 |
| 2005 | 87.84 |
| 2006 | 87.47 |
| 2007 | 87.36 |
| 2008 | 87.32 |
| 2009 | 88.96 |
| 2010 | 89.25 |
| 2011 | 89.58 |
| 2012 | 91.00 |
| 2013 | 90.83 |
| 2014 | 89.75 |
| 2015 | 90.30 |
| 2016 | 88.89 |
| 2017 | 89.32 |
| 2018 | 89.35 |
| 2019 | 89.45 |
| 2020 | 88.95 |
| 2021 | 87.52 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Iceland was 82.71 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 88.45 in 2001, while its lowest value was 42.84 in 1980.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 86.62 |
| 1974 | 57.18 |
| 1975 | 82.52 |
| 1976 | 82.56 |
| 1977 | 82.62 |
| 1979 | 82.77 |
| 1980 | 42.84 |
| 1981 | 82.93 |
| 1982 | 82.97 |
| 1983 | 84.48 |
| 1985 | 59.05 |
| 1991 | 85.29 |
| 1992 | 85.73 |
| 1993 | 84.02 |
| 1994 | 83.75 |
| 1995 | 87.04 |
| 1996 | 86.49 |
| 1997 | 85.66 |
| 1998 | 86.62 |
| 1999 | 87.11 |
| 2000 | 87.85 |
| 2001 | 88.45 |
| 2002 | 87.23 |
| 2003 | 87.36 |
| 2004 | 86.90 |
| 2005 | 85.52 |
| 2006 | 86.91 |
| 2007 | 87.23 |
| 2008 | 86.48 |
| 2009 | 84.09 |
| 2010 | 83.93 |
| 2011 | 83.16 |
| 2012 | 82.62 |
| 2013 | 83.67 |
| 2014 | 85.61 |
| 2015 | 86.28 |
| 2016 | 87.75 |
| 2017 | 86.68 |
| 2018 | 85.52 |
| 2019 | 84.85 |
| 2020 | 82.71 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iceland was 70.46 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 83.62 in 2001, while its lowest value was 70.46 in 2021.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 80.83 |
| 1991 | 81.13 |
| 1992 | 81.72 |
| 1993 | 79.91 |
| 1994 | 79.60 |
| 1995 | 82.21 |
| 1996 | 81.52 |
| 1997 | 80.77 |
| 1998 | 81.96 |
| 1999 | 82.30 |
| 2000 | 83.04 |
| 2001 | 83.62 |
| 2002 | 82.10 |
| 2003 | 81.64 |
| 2004 | 81.17 |
| 2005 | 80.69 |
| 2006 | 81.74 |
| 2007 | 81.89 |
| 2008 | 81.21 |
| 2009 | 78.99 |
| 2010 | 79.14 |
| 2011 | 78.38 |
| 2012 | 77.85 |
| 2013 | 78.70 |
| 2014 | 80.39 |
| 2015 | 80.95 |
| 2016 | 82.33 |
| 2017 | 80.97 |
| 2018 | 79.53 |
| 2019 | 78.49 |
| 2020 | 76.51 |
| 2021 | 70.46 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Iceland was 78.98 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 83.85 in 2000, while its lowest value was 42.16 in 1974.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 59.59 |
| 1974 | 42.16 |
| 1975 | 60.49 |
| 1976 | 60.45 |
| 1977 | 60.43 |
| 1979 | 71.01 |
| 1980 | 44.85 |
| 1981 | 71.06 |
| 1982 | 71.55 |
| 1983 | 72.32 |
| 1985 | 50.44 |
| 1986 | 51.54 |
| 1991 | 79.14 |
| 1992 | 80.03 |
| 1993 | 79.30 |
| 1994 | 79.38 |
| 1995 | 82.25 |
| 1996 | 81.16 |
| 1997 | 80.06 |
| 1998 | 81.32 |
| 1999 | 82.74 |
| 2000 | 83.85 |
| 2001 | 83.51 |
| 2002 | 82.79 |
| 2003 | 83.08 |
| 2004 | 81.89 |
| 2005 | 81.35 |
| 2006 | 82.46 |
| 2007 | 82.65 |
| 2008 | 81.91 |
| 2009 | 80.32 |
| 2010 | 80.38 |
| 2011 | 79.80 |
| 2012 | 79.88 |
| 2013 | 80.68 |
| 2014 | 82.14 |
| 2015 | 82.99 |
| 2016 | 83.81 |
| 2017 | 82.88 |
| 2018 | 81.84 |
| 2019 | 81.24 |
| 2020 | 78.98 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iceland was 66.07 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 78.37 in 2000, while its lowest value was 66.07 in 2021.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 74.27 |
| 1991 | 74.28 |
| 1992 | 75.21 |
| 1993 | 74.43 |
| 1994 | 74.47 |
| 1995 | 76.72 |
| 1996 | 75.51 |
| 1997 | 74.63 |
| 1998 | 76.01 |
| 1999 | 77.23 |
| 2000 | 78.37 |
| 2001 | 78.09 |
| 2002 | 77.01 |
| 2003 | 76.60 |
| 2004 | 76.19 |
| 2005 | 75.77 |
| 2006 | 76.62 |
| 2007 | 76.72 |
| 2008 | 76.07 |
| 2009 | 74.64 |
| 2010 | 74.90 |
| 2011 | 74.31 |
| 2012 | 74.35 |
| 2013 | 75.09 |
| 2014 | 76.27 |
| 2015 | 77.02 |
| 2016 | 77.75 |
| 2017 | 76.64 |
| 2018 | 75.29 |
| 2019 | 74.35 |
| 2020 | 72.28 |
| 2021 | 66.07 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
