In September, 893 people were registered as job seekers in Greenland, compared with 1,186 in the same month last year. The decline occurred in the cities, while the villages saw a slight increase.
The number of registered job seekers in Greenland has fallen by just under 25 percent in one year. In September 2026, 893 people were registered, compared with 1,186 in September 2025.
This is shown in a report from Statistics Greenland, published on October 8.
In cities, the number fell from 905 to 595 people. In rural areas, however, it rose from 281 to 298.
Largest decline in Nuuk
The Nuuk District accounts for the largest decline in the number of registered job seekers. There, the number fell from 313 to 177—a decrease of 136 people.
The Ilulissat district also saw a significant decline, from 89 to 40 people. In Tasiilaq, the number fell from 215 to 178, while in Qaqortoq it was cut in half, from 68 to 34.
However, the trend is not the same everywhere. In the Aasiaat district, the number rose from 43 to 60 people. In both Maniitsoq and Upernavik, there were 15 more job seekers than the previous year.
With 178 people, the Tasiilaq District had the highest number of registered job seekers in September, closely followed by Nuuk with 177.
The majority have been assessed as ready for work
Of the 893 registered job seekers, 492 were men and 401 were women.
The largest age group was the 60- to 66-year-olds, with 149 people, followed by the 55- to 59-year-olds, with 116.
A total of 696 people, or 77.9 percent, were classified as “ready for work.”
The figures should be interpreted with caution
The statistics include individuals who contact the municipality regarding unemployment. A person is counted regardless of whether they were registered for the entire month or just a single day.
Therefore, the decline does not necessarily mean that 293 more people have found jobs.
Greenland Statistics emphasizes that changes in legislation and municipal administrative practices may affect the data. Trends over time should therefore be interpreted with caution.
Source: Statistics Greenland, “Registered Job Seekers in September 2026,” October 8, 2026.
