Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- Public Offering of the Icelandic State’s Share in Íslandsbanki 14 February 2025
- Nordic-Baltic leaders’ statement on Ukraine14 February 2025
What we do
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has the responsibility for administration and policy making of social affairs and social security in Iceland as prescribed by law, regulations and other directives.
About the ministry
Minister of Social Affairs and Labour
Ministry of Social Affairs

Minister of Social Affairs and and Housing
Inga Sæland
Inga Sæland is Minister of Social Affairs and Housing since 21 December 2024. Inga is chairman of the People‘s Party.