Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Iceland
Iceland: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 25.51 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Iceland, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland is 25.51, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland peaked at 27.32 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 22.14, in 2000.
Iceland ranks 171st of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27.32 | — |
| 1991 | 27.26 | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 26.75 | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 27.09 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 26.82 | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 24.33 | -9.3% |
| 1996 | 25.62 | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 26.48 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 24.99 | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 23.73 | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 22.14 | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 22.22 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 23.28 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 22.77 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 23.69 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 24.27 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 23.11 | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 22.84 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 23.58 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 25.17 | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 25.32 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 25.81 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 25.72 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 25.1 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 24.03 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 23.32 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 22.58 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 23.11 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 24.02 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 24.3 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 26.45 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 26.59 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 25.53 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 25.25 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 24.85 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 25.07 | +0.9% |
| 2026 | 25.29 | +0.8% |
| 2027 | 25.51 | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.04 | 23.73 | 27.32 | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.31 | 22.14 | 25.17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.33 | 22.58 | 25.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.57 | 24.85 | 26.59 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More gender data for Iceland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 69.14 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.228 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2,155 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2,290 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2,184 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2,324 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2,211 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 2,349 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 2,353 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 2,500 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Iceland was 25.51 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 27.32 in 1990.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.14 in 2000.
- How does Iceland rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Iceland ranks 171st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.