The number of employed in May increased by 0.5% between years

In total, 227,700 individuals were employed in the Icelandic labour market in May 2026, according to register-based data. The number of employed increased by around 1,200 between years, which corresponds to an increase of 0.5%. The number of employed females in May was around 106,700 and the number of males around 121,000.