vinnuafl
Vinnuafl is an Icelandic term used in economic statistics to denote the labor force or workforce. It refers to the portion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment within a given country and time period. The concept is used to analyze the availability of labor, measure unemployment, and assess overall economic activity.
Etymology: The word combines vinnu from vinna meaning "to work" and afl meaning "force" or "power," yielding
Usage in Iceland: In Iceland, statistics on vinnuafl are produced by Hagstofa Íslands (Statistics Iceland). Data
Translation and context: In English-language contexts, vinnuafl is usually translated as "labor force" or "workforce." It