Duration of working life in Iceland

Iceland: Duration of working life was 46.5 Year in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
46.5 Year
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
1st
of 35 countries
All-time high
47.4 Year
in 2016
All-time low
44.3 Year
in 2009
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Duration of working life in Iceland, 2000–2024

010203040502000201220242000: 46.2 Year2001: 46.2 Year2002: 45.7 Year2003: 46.2 Year2004: 45.3 Year2005: 45.1 Year2006: 45.5 Year2007: 45.5 Year2008: 45.5 Year2009: 44.3 Year2010: 44.6 Year2011: 44.4 Year2012: 44.5 Year2013: 45.6 Year2014: 46.2 Year2015: 46.6 Year2016: 47.4 Year2017: 47 Year2018: 46.2 Year2019: 45.8 Year2020: 44.9 Year2021: 44.6 Year2022: 45.4 Year2023: 45.5 Year2024: 46.5 Year

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for duration of working life in Iceland is 46.5 Year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, duration of working life in Iceland peaked at 47.4 Year in 2016 and was at its lowest, 44.3 Year, in 2009.

Iceland ranks 1st of 35 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 45.55 Year 44.3 Year 46.2 Year 10
2010s 45.83 Year 44.4 Year 47.4 Year 10
2020s 45.38 Year 44.6 Year 46.5 Year 5

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 2 Netherlands 44 Year compare
  2. 3 Sweden 43.4 Year compare
  3. 4 Switzerland 42.8 Year compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is duration of working life in Iceland?
Duration of working life in Iceland was 46.5 Year in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest duration of working life recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 47.4 Year in 2016.
What is the lowest duration of working life recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 44.3 Year in 2009.
How does Iceland rank for duration of working life?
Iceland ranks 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is duration of working life rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Duration of working life. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Duration of working life
Unit
Year
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 900 data points, 2000–2025
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