News and announcements

22 Sep
22 Sep 2023

Tourism short-term indicators in September

Revenue from foreign tourists during the second quarter of 2023 was 160 billion ISK compared with the same period last year when it was 113 billion ISK. Revenue from foreign tourists has increased by 64% in the last 12 months when compared with the same period the year before, from 332 billion ISK to 554 billion ISK.

22 Sep
22 Sep 2023

The wage index increased by 0.3% in August

The monthly wage index in August 2023 increased by 0.3% from the previous month and the monthly basic wage index increased by 0.1%. In the last twelve months, the wage index has risen by 10.8% and the basic wage has risen by 10.4%. Figures have been updated.

22 Sep
22 Sep 2023

Harmonised indices of consumer prices in August

The harmonised index of consumer prices in the European Economic Area in August 2023 increased by 0.5% from the previous month. In one year, the index has increased by 5.9%. Figures have been updated.

21 Sep
21 Sep 2023

Net financial assets of the domestic sector positive by 1,008 billion ISK in 2022

Total financial assets of Iceland’s domestic sector stood at 37,702 billion ISK in year-end 2022 according to preliminary data or 993% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Total financial liabilities stood at 36,694 billion ISK or 967% of GDP. Net financial assets of the domestic sector were therefore positive by 1,008 billion ISK at the end of 2022 but were positive by ISK 1,440 billion the year before.

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Release calendar

  • 25 September 2023 Producer price index in August 2023
  • 25 September 2023 Building cost index, measured in September 2023
  • 26 September 2023 New registrations in August 2023
  • 26 September 2023 Insolvencies and prior activity of enterprises in August 2023
  • 26 September 2023 Universities - Personnel
  • 27 September 2023 The labour market in August 2023
  • 27 September 2023 Museums and related activities 2021
  • 28 September 2023 Consumer price index in September 2023
  • 29 September 2023 Trade in goods in August 2023