Iceland Statistics

Population

398,266 people (2025)

Total GDP

$35.3B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$90,280 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.972 (1.)

About Iceland

Iceland generates 100% electricity from renewable sources using geothermal and hydropower. The country has active volcanic system with over 30 active volcanoes. Iceland has Northern Lights visible 8 months yearly.

The nation has highest literacy rate globally at 99.9% and excellent gender equality. Iceland has dramatic landscapes with glaciers, geysers, and waterfalls. The country has Nordic welfare system with high living standards.

Reykjavik is world's northernmost capital with vibrant cultural scene. Iceland has unique horses that can perform five gaits including tölt. The nation has parliamentary republic and NATO membership.

Traditional Icelandic culture includes sagas, Viking heritage, and outdoor activities. The country has subarctic oceanic climate moderated by Gulf Stream. Icelandic cuisine features fish, lamb, and fermented shark.

The population is 375,000 with Icelandic as official language preserving Old Norse roots. Iceland offers natural wonders, renewable energy leadership, and Nordic culture making it unique Arctic destination.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$35.3B
$31.9B
$28.5B
$25.0B
$21.6B
$24.7B
$21.6B
$25.8B
$28.7B
$31.5B
$33.5B
$35.3B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
9.0%
0-14
8.5%
6.6%
15-24
6.4%
16.0%
25-44
14.3%
11.8%
45-64
11.3%
7.7%
65+
8.2%
Male
Female
%51.2 (204.066)
%48.8 (194.199)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 362.582 -0.5% 3.6
2090 381.944 -0.53% 3.8
2080 402.851 -0.5% 4
2070 419.428 -0.29% 4.2
2060 429.361 -0.16% 4.3
2050 432.993 +-0% 4.3
2040 429.452 +0.21% 4.3
2030 414.348 +0.61% 4.1
2025 NOW 398.266 +1.24% 4
2020 366.614 +1.64% 3.7
2015 330.952 +1.05% 3.3
2010 318.158 -0.14% 3.2
2005 296.834 +1.6% 3
2000 281.280 +1.38% 2.8
1995 267.510 +0.55% 2.7
1990 254.833 +0.78% 2.5
1985 241.402 +0.79% 2.4
1980 228.144 +1.06% 2.3
1975 218.028 +1.28% 2.2
1970 204.478 +0.54% 2
1965 192.333 +1.75% 1.9
1960 175.560 +2.07% 1.8
1955 157.746 +2.26% 1.6
1950 142.667 - 1.4

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Reykjavík
136.894
2 Kópavogur
39.335
3 Hafnarfjörður
30.616
4 Reykjanesbær
21.957
5 Akureyri
19.812

Geographic Regions

Capital Region
244.177
East
11.085
Northeast
31.574
Northwest
7.294
South
34.076
Southwest
30.933
West
17.419
Westfjords
7.168

Cities

Reykjavík
136.894
Kópavogur
39.335
Seltjarnarnes
4.572
Garðabær
19.088
Hafnarfjörður
30.616
Mosfellsbær
13.403
Kjósarhreppur
269
Reykjanesbær
21.957
Grindavík
3.579
Vogar
1.500
Suðurnesjabær
3.897
Akranes
8.071
Skorradalshreppur
52
Hvalfjarðarsveit
727
Borgarbyggð
4.100
Grundarfjörður
821
Eyja- og Miklaholtshreppur
123
Snæfellsbær
1.617
Stykkishólmur
1.266
Dalabyggð
642
Bolungarvík
989
Ísafjörður
3.797
Reykhólar
236
Tálknafjörður
250
Vesturbyggð
1.106
Súðavík
219
Árneshreppur
53
Kaldrananeshreppur
104
Strandabyggð
414
Húnaþing vestra
1.212
Skagaströnd
457
Skagabyggð
86
Húnavatnshreppur
1.263
Skagafjörður
4.276
Akureyri
19.812
Norðurþing
3.081
Fjallabyggð
1.973
Dalvík
1.866
Eyjafjarðarsveit
1.162
Hörgársveit
791
Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur
491
Grýtubakkahreppur
396
Tjörneshreppur
52
Þingeyjarsveit
1.410
Langanesbyggð
540
Fjarðabyggð
5.163
Múlaþing
5.177
Vopnafjörður
650
Fljótsdalshreppur
95
Vestmannaeyjar
4.444
Árborg
11.565
Höfn
2.487
Mýrdalshreppur
881
Skaftárhreppur
620
Ásahreppur
293
Rangárþing eystra
2.007
Rangárþing ytra
1.867
Hrunamannahreppur
865
Hveragerði
3.265
Ölfus
2.631
Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
539
Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur
591
Bláskógabyggð
1.322
Flóahreppur
699
Akrahreppur
198

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