The Consumer Price Index (CPI), based on prices in January 2022, is 517.9 points, 0.50% higher than in the previous month. The CPI less housing cost is 434.8 points, 0.16% higher than in December 2021.
The producer price index for December 2021 decreased by 3.5% from the previous month. The production price of marine products decreased by 1.8% and the production price of power-intensive industries decreased by 9.2%. The food production price, however, increased by 1.8%. Figures have been updated.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in December 2021 was 4.6% according to figures from the Icelandic Labour Force Survey. The seasonally adjusted activity rate was 79.2% and the seasonally adjusted employment rate 75.5%.
A total of 1,549 Icelandic fishing vessels were registered at the end of 2021 of which 815 were undecked boats, 758 decked ships and 41 trawlers. The number of fishing vessels decreased by 12 compared with 2020 and by 444 since 2000. The average age of fishing vessels is getting higher except for trawlers where it is 22 years. Figures have been updated.