Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Iceland
Iceland: Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given was 45.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2023. ▬ Flat
Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Iceland, 2003–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 45.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup for distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Iceland peaked at 51.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2007 and was at its lowest, 36.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2009.
That places Iceland 1st out of 33 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 45.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 2004 | 41.43 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 46.31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 48.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 51.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 43.67 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 36.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -17.2% |
| 2010 | 40.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 37.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -6.6% |
| 2012 | 37.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 44.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +17.7% |
| 2014 | 43.33 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 50.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 46.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 46.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 47.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 40.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 36.31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 40.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 45.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 45.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 36.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 51.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 7 |
| 2010s | 43.44 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 37.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 50.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.74 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 36.31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 45.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 1 Netherlands 62.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 2 Türkiye 15.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 2 Switzerland 41.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 3 Norway 41.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Denmark 38.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Estonia 5.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
More education data for Iceland
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,167 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,056 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,314 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0838 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,314 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.17 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Iceland?
- Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Iceland was 45.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 51.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2007.
- What is the lowest distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2009.
- How does Iceland rank for distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given?
- Iceland ranks 1st out of 33 countries with data for 2023.
- Is distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given level of educational attainment, age group and gender — Population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on the distribution of young adults by education and work status. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the distribution of 18-24 year-olds in education/not in education, by their work status (e.g. employed or not employed). Young adults who are neither employed nor in formal education and training are also called NEET. The selection can be changed to display data by educational attainment, by detailed education and work status and by age group. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.