

Unemployment benefits
Those who are unemployed, and have a work history and legal residence in Iceland, may be entitled to monthly payments.
Right to unemployment benefits
While on unemployment benefits

Maternity and paternity leave
For parents who take leave from paid employment to care for a child.
Calculator for possible payments
News
10th June 2025
The Icelandic labour market in May 2025
The unemployment rate in May was 3,7%, down from 3,9% in April.
9th May 2025
The unemployment rate in April was 3,9%
The unemployment rate in April was 3,9%, down from 4,2% in March.
23rd April 2025
Closures of the Directorate of Labour offices
There will be closures at the service offices of the Directorate of Labor in the ...