Working-age population (Organisation) in Iceland
Iceland: Working-age population was 314.43 Persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Working-age population in Iceland, 2003–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population in Iceland is 314.43 Persons, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population in Iceland peaked at 314.43 Persons in 2025 and was at its lowest, 197.12 Persons, in 2003.
Iceland ranks 33rd of 33 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Working-age population in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 197.12 Persons | — |
| 2004 | 199.2 Persons | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 201.62 Persons | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 209.45 Persons | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 217.28 Persons | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 222.72 Persons | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 223.07 Persons | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 223.1 Persons | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 223.75 Persons | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 223.6 Persons | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 226.9 Persons | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 227.32 Persons | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 230.45 Persons | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 234.25 Persons | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 240.5 Persons | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 249.07 Persons | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 256.43 Persons | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 260.57 Persons | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 285.18 Persons | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 293.12 Persons | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 304.27 Persons | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 312.1 Persons | +2.6% |
| 2025 | 314.43 Persons | +0.7% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 314.43 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,857 Persons, 4% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 314.43 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8,651 Persons, 4% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 210.07 Persons | 197.12 Persons | 223.07 Persons | 7 |
| 2010s | 233.54 Persons | 223.1 Persons | 256.43 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 294.95 Persons | 260.57 Persons | 314.43 Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 30 New Zealand 4,307 Persons compare
- 31 Costa Rica 4,257 Persons compare
- 32 Luxembourg 563.8 Persons compare
More population data for Iceland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 408.78 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2688 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -5.08 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 13,661 people (2100)
- Population density 3.6 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6617 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population in Iceland?
- Working-age population in Iceland was 314.43 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest working-age population recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 314.43 Persons in 2025.
- What is the lowest working-age population recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 197.12 Persons in 2003.
- How does Iceland rank for working-age population?
- Iceland ranks 33rd out of 33 countries with data for 2025.
- Is working-age population rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Working-age population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The infra-annual dataflow on working age population is a subset of the infra-annual labour statistics database, which contains predominantly monthly and quarterly statistics on the working age population by age groups (15+, 15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 15-64 and 15-74 where available) and sex and associated statistical methodological information, for the OECD member countries and selected other economies. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. The infra-annual labour statistics compiled for all OECD member countries, are drawn from Labour Force Surveys based on definition provided by the 19th Conference of Labour Statisticians in 2013. The uniform application of these definitions across all OECD member countries results in estimates that are internationally comparable.