Population (UN estimates and projections) in Iceland
Iceland: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 345.21 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Iceland, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Iceland is 345.21, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Iceland peaked at 345.21 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 191.25, in 1990.
That places Iceland 175th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 191.25 | — |
| 1991 | 193.8 | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 196.31 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 198.21 | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 200.31 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 202.18 | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 204.04 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 206.47 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 209.44 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 212.53 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 215.78 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 218.97 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 221.38 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 223.62 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 226.48 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 231.34 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 238.42 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 245.88 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 251.19 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 252.03 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 251.57 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 252.65 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 254.41 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 257.19 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 260.55 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 264.12 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 268.83 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 276.36 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 285.18 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 292.63 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 297.95 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 303.24 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 310.45 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 317.58 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 323.51 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 328.5 | +1.5% |
| 2026 | 332.67 | +1.3% |
| 2027 | 336.29 | +1.1% |
| 2028 | 339.59 | +1.0% |
| 2029 | 342.56 | +0.9% |
| 2030 | 345.21 | +0.8% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 345.21 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,874, 7% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 345.21 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,682, 5% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 201.46 | 191.25 | 212.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 232.51 | 215.78 | 252.03 | 10 |
| 2010s | 266.35 | 251.57 | 292.63 | 10 |
| 2020s | 323.24 | 297.95 | 342.56 | 10 |
| 2030s | 345.21 | 345.21 | 345.21 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More gender data for Iceland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 69.14 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.228 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 345.21 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.7736 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2,155 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2,290 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2,184 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2,324 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2,211 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 2,349 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Iceland?
- Population in Iceland was 345.21 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 345.21 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 191.25 in 1990.
- How does Iceland rank for population?
- Iceland ranks 175th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.