🇮🇸 Population of Iceland

375,318
Current Population of Iceland
2,387
Net population growth this year
3.74
Population Density (people/km²)

As of July 1, 2023 the population of Iceland reached 375,318, of which 192,374 people are male and 182,945 female. The country has a population density of 3.7441 people per square kilometer. With an overall population growth rate of 0.636% for the year. According to the latest data, Iceland is set to increase its population size by 2,354 people next year. Making the total population count of Iceland 377,689 people by 2024.

Historic Population of Iceland (1950 - 2023)

Between 1950 and 2023 the population of Iceland grown from 142,650 people to 375,318. An increase of the population size by 163.1% in 73 years.

Year Total Male Female People +/- Density (p/km²) Growth Rate
1950 142,650 71,335 71,316 3,226 1.423 2.262%
1951 145,394 72,774 72,621 2,262 1.4504 1.556%
1952 147,749 74,037 73,712 2,448 1.4739 1.657%
1953 150,738 75,726 75,012 3,530 1.5037 2.342%
1954 154,263 77,625 76,638 3,520 1.5389 2.282%
1955 157,735 79,431 78,304 3,424 1.5735 2.171%
1956 161,059 81,149 79,909 3,223 1.6067 2.001%
1957 164,732 83,060 81,672 4,124 1.6433 2.504%
1958 168,472 84,998 83,475 3,357 1.6806 1.993%
1959 172,000 86,826 85,174 3,698 1.7158 2.15%
1960 175,566 88,688 86,879 3,435 1.7514 1.957%
1961 179,022 90,475 88,546 3,475 1.7859 1.941%
1962 182,415 92,220 90,195 3,311 1.8197 1.815%
1963 185,766 93,940 91,826 3,391 1.8532 1.825%
1964 189,095 95,596 93,499 3,267 1.8864 1.728%
1965 192,309 97,204 95,104 3,162 1.9184 1.644%
1966 195,530 98,856 96,675 3,281 1.9506 1.678%
1967 198,726 100,501 98,224 3,109 1.9824 1.565%
1968 201,471 101,910 99,561 2,382 2.0098 1.182%
1969 203,337 102,834 100,504 1,350 2.0284 0.664%
1970 204,468 103,391 101,076 912 2.0397 0.446%
1971 206,171 104,214 101,958 2,494 2.0567 1.21%
1972 209,191 105,695 103,496 3,546 2.0868 1.695%
1973 212,374 107,293 105,080 2,820 2.1186 1.328%
1974 215,281 108,776 106,505 2,994 2.1476 1.391%
1975 218,070 110,170 107,900 2,583 2.1754 1.184%
1976 220,244 111,214 109,030 1,767 2.1971 0.802%
1977 221,887 111,973 109,914 1,517 2.2135 0.684%
1978 223,641 112,798 110,843 1,992 2.231 0.891%
1979 225,853 113,878 111,975 2,432 2.2531 1.077%
1980 228,263 115,049 113,214 2,388 2.2771 1.046%
1981 230,882 116,338 114,544 2,850 2.3032 1.234%
1982 233,995 117,894 116,102 3,377 2.3343 1.443%
1983 237,131 119,388 117,744 2,895 2.3656 1.221%
1984 239,677 120,568 119,108 2,195 2.391 0.916%
1985 241,577 121,447 120,130 1,607 2.4099 0.665%
1986 243,357 122,259 121,098 1,952 2.4277 0.802%
1987 246,032 123,577 122,456 3,399 2.4544 1.382%
1988 249,917 125,532 124,384 4,369 2.4931 1.748%
1989 253,042 127,074 125,967 1,881 2.5243 0.743%
1990 255,019 128,005 127,014 2,075 2.544 0.814%
1991 257,991 129,414 128,577 3,868 2.5737 1.499%
1992 261,262 131,008 130,253 2,675 2.6063 1.024%
1993 263,932 132,358 131,573 2,663 2.6329 1.009%
1994 266,224 133,502 132,722 1,923 2.6558 0.722%
1995 267,681 134,187 133,494 990 2.6703 0.37%
1996 269,136 134,861 134,275 1,921 2.6848 0.714%
1997 271,356 135,931 135,424 2,517 2.707 0.928%
1998 274,285 137,362 136,923 3,342 2.7362 1.218%
1999 277,626 138,976 138,650 3,340 2.7695 1.203%
2000 281,462 140,877 140,585 4,332 2.8078 1.539%
2001 285,238 142,780 142,458 3,220 2.8455 1.129%
2002 287,798 143,993 143,805 1,900 2.871 0.66%
2003 289,801 144,969 144,833 2,106 2.891 0.727%
2004 292,360 146,414 145,947 3,013 2.9165 1.031%
2005 297,028 149,321 147,707 6,323 2.9631 2.129%
2006 304,070 154,022 150,048 7,761 3.0333 2.553%
2007 311,853 158,871 152,982 7,804 3.111 2.503%
2008 317,715 161,628 156,087 3,920 3.1694 1.234%
2009 318,800 161,149 157,651 -1,749 3.1803 -0.549%
2010 318,333 160,111 158,222 814 3.1756 0.256%
2011 319,293 160,320 158,974 1,106 3.1852 0.346%
2012 320,979 161,032 159,947 2,267 3.202 0.706%
2013 324,024 162,505 161,519 3,823 3.2324 1.18%
2014 327,644 164,374 163,270 3,415 3.2685 1.042%
2015 331,060 166,339 164,720 3,417 3.3026 1.032%
2016 335,675 169,260 166,415 5,813 3.3486 1.732%
2017 343,632 174,426 169,207 10,102 3.428 2.94%
2018 352,946 180,324 172,621 8,526 3.5209 2.416%
2019 360,774 184,988 175,786 7,131 3.599 1.977%
2020 366,669 188,088 178,582 4,658 3.6578 1.27%
2021 370,335 189,822 180,512 2,674 3.6944 0.722%
2022 372,898 191,134 181,764 2,453 3.7199 0.658%
2023 375,318 192,374 182,945 2,387 3.7441 0.636%

Statements that can be derived from Iceland's population data

  • Iceland has a population of 375,318 people, as of July 1, 2023.
  • Iceland's population is equivalent to 0.00% of the total world population.
  • In 2023, Iceland's population will grow with 2,387 people.
  • In 2023, 380 more people will immigrate to Iceland than emigrate from the country.
  • The median age of the population in Iceland is 36.45 years.
  • In Iceland there are 3.74 people per square kilometers (0.386102 square miles), if spaced out evenly.
  • 1.35 infants die at birth out of a 1000 new born in Iceland.
  • In Iceland, 192,374 of the total population are male, and 182,945 are female.

Future Population of Iceland (2023 - 2100)

Iceland's population is set to decrease in the future from 375,318 people to 368,486 people. A decrease of the population size by 158.31% from 2023 to 2100.

Year Total Male Female People +/- Density (p/km²) Growth Rate
2023 375,318 192,374 182,945 2,387 3.7441 0.636%
2024 377,689 193,588 184,101 2,354 3.7677 0.623%
2025 380,010 194,770 185,239 2,287 3.7909 0.602%
2026 382,260 195,917 186,344 2,215 3.8133 0.579%
2027 384,427 197,018 187,409 2,118 3.835 0.551%
2028 386,498 198,068 188,430 2,025 3.8556 0.524%
2029 388,471 199,064 189,407 1,920 3.8753 0.494%
2030 390,338 200,002 190,335 1,814 3.8939 0.465%
2031 392,104 200,887 191,216 1,717 3.9115 0.438%
2032 393,776 201,726 192,050 1,627 3.9282 0.413%
2033 395,352 202,514 192,838 1,526 3.9439 0.386%
2034 396,829 203,246 193,582 1,427 3.9587 0.36%
2035 398,210 203,929 194,280 1,335 3.9724 0.335%
2036 399,498 204,566 194,933 1,243 3.9853 0.311%
2037 400,700 205,158 195,542 1,160 3.9973 0.289%
2038 401,804 205,696 196,108 1,048 4.0083 0.261%
2039 402,812 206,187 196,625 968 4.0184 0.24%
2040 403,737 206,638 197,099 882 4.0276 0.218%
2041 404,576 207,046 197,530 796 4.036 0.197%
2042 405,341 207,417 197,924 734 4.0436 0.181%
2043 406,027 207,746 198,280 638 4.0504 0.157%
2044 406,626 208,035 198,591 560 4.0564 0.138%
2045 407,148 208,285 198,864 485 4.0616 0.119%
2046 407,601 208,499 199,102 420 4.0661 0.103%
2047 407,977 208,677 199,300 332 4.0699 0.081%
2048 408,304 208,829 199,475 322 4.0731 0.079%
2049 408,575 208,952 199,623 220 4.0758 0.054%
2050 408,783 209,047 199,736 195 4.0779 0.048%
2051 408,962 209,126 199,835 163 4.0797 0.04%
2052 409,098 209,180 199,918 111 4.0811 0.027%
2053 409,187 209,212 199,976 66 4.082 0.016%
2054 409,238 209,225 200,012 35 4.0825 0.009%
2055 409,260 209,219 200,041 9 4.0827 0.002%
2056 409,238 209,189 200,049 -52 4.0825 -0.013%
2057 409,166 209,134 200,032 -92 4.0817 -0.022%
2058 409,047 209,047 200,000 -146 4.0806 -0.036%
2059 408,882 208,935 199,948 -183 4.0789 -0.045%
2060 408,674 208,796 199,878 -235 4.0768 -0.058%
2061 408,411 208,622 199,789 -290 4.0742 -0.071%
2062 408,094 208,418 199,676 -345 4.071 -0.085%
2063 407,726 208,182 199,544 -390 4.0674 -0.096%
2064 407,310 207,910 199,400 -442 4.0632 -0.109%
2065 406,834 207,602 199,232 -510 4.0585 -0.125%
2066 406,305 207,264 199,040 -549 4.0532 -0.135%
2067 405,730 206,896 198,835 -599 4.0475 -0.148%
2068 405,095 206,490 198,605 -672 4.0411 -0.166%
2069 404,393 206,046 198,347 -732 4.0341 -0.181%
2070 403,628 205,565 198,063 -797 4.0265 -0.197%
2071 402,813 205,056 197,757 -833 4.0184 -0.207%
2072 401,939 204,513 197,426 -916 4.0096 -0.228%
2073 400,999 203,934 197,065 -964 4.0003 -0.24%
2074 400,006 203,322 196,684 -1,022 3.9904 -0.255%
2075 398,961 202,682 196,279 -1,068 3.9799 -0.268%
2076 397,868 202,022 195,847 -1,117 3.969 -0.281%
2077 396,720 201,328 195,392 -1,180 3.9576 -0.297%
2078 395,524 200,610 194,914 -1,213 3.9456 -0.307%
2079 394,286 199,874 194,413 -1,261 3.9333 -0.32%
2080 393,007 199,115 193,892 -1,298 3.9205 -0.33%
2081 391,691 198,341 193,350 -1,334 3.9074 -0.341%
2082 390,349 197,559 192,791 -1,349 3.894 -0.346%
2083 388,984 196,772 192,213 -1,382 3.8804 -0.355%
2084 387,604 195,984 191,620 -1,378 3.8666 -0.356%
2085 386,222 195,205 191,017 -1,386 3.8529 -0.359%
2086 384,839 194,435 190,404 -1,380 3.8391 -0.359%
2087 383,467 193,683 189,785 -1,363 3.8254 -0.355%
2088 382,117 192,952 189,166 -1,338 3.8119 -0.35%
2089 380,791 192,244 188,547 -1,314 3.7987 -0.345%
2090 379,500 191,567 187,933 -1,269 3.7858 -0.334%
2091 378,243 190,920 187,323 -1,243 3.7733 -0.329%
2092 377,022 190,297 186,725 -1,200 3.7611 -0.318%
2093 375,847 189,706 186,142 -1,150 3.7494 -0.306%
2094 374,714 189,141 185,572 -1,117 3.7381 -0.298%
2095 373,622 188,598 185,024 -1,066 3.7272 -0.285%
2096 372,560 188,067 184,493 -1,058 3.7166 -0.284%
2097 371,511 187,540 183,971 -1,040 3.7061 -0.28%
2098 370,488 187,028 183,460 -1,007 3.6959 -0.272%
2099 369,484 186,526 182,958 -1,001 3.6859 -0.271%
2100 368,486 186,022 182,464 -995 3.6759 -0.27%

Population Density of Iceland

Today, Iceland has a population density of 3.7441 people per square kilometer. The country has seen a change in density from 1.423 people/km² since the 1950 to 3.7441 people/km² in 2023. In the future, Iceland is projected to reach a population density of 3.6759 people per square kilometer, by the year 2100.

Population Density of Iceland Between 1950 - 2100

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Growth Rate of Iceland's Population

The population growth rate of Iceland currently stands at 0.636% as of July 1, 2023. This is a decrease by 0.022 percentage points when compared to data from previous year. By 2023, the population growth rate of Iceland will decrease to 0.636%. If we look further into the future, we can see that Iceland's population growth is projected to land at a negative rate of -0.27% by the year 2100.

Population Growth Rate of Iceland Between 1950 - 2100 (10 Year Increments)

Year Growth Rate
1950 2.262%
1960 1.957%
1970 0.446%
1980 1.046%
1990 0.814%
2000 1.539%
2010 0.256%
2020 1.27%
Year Growth Rate
2030 0.465%
2040 0.218%
2050 0.048%
2060 -0.058%
2070 -0.197%
2080 -0.33%
2090 -0.334%
2100 -0.27%
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Life Expectancy of Iceland

Today, Iceland has an average life expectancy of 82.9578 years of age. The country has seen a change in life expectancy from 71.2223 years since the 1950 to 82.9578 years in 2023. In the future, Iceland is projected to reach a population life expectancy of 92.1539 years of age, by the year 2100.

Life Expectancy of Iceland Between 1950 - 2100 (10 Year Increments)

Year Life Expectancy (Age)
1950 71,222
1960 73,778
1970 73,552
1980 76,539
1990 78,162
2000 79,891
2010 81,700
2020 82,575
Year Life Expectancy (Age)
2030 83,934
2040 85,216
2050 86,425
2060 87,570
2070 88,701
2080 89,856
2090 91,009
2100 92,153
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Migration to and from Iceland

In 2023 Iceland will see net migrations of 380 people. This means that 380 more people will immigrate to Iceland than emigrate from the country this year. A decrease of net migrations when compared to the previous year of 2022, when the net migrations of Iceland was 380.

Net Migration for Iceland Between 1950 - 2100 (10 Year Increments)

Year Net Migration
1950 245
1960 -248
1970 -1,701
1980 -601
1990 -969
2000 1,874
2010 -2,077
2020 2,573
Year Net Migration
2030 380
2040 380
2050 380
2060 380
2070 380
2080 380
2090 380
2100 380
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Births in Iceland

In 2023, Iceland will see 4,553 babies be born. That is a decrease when compared to the ammount of births recorded by Iceland in 2022, when the country saw 4,568 new borns.

Births Iceland Between 1950 - 2100 (10 Year Increments)

Year Births
1950 4,094
1960 4,866
1970 4,073
1980 4,534
1990 4,757
2000 4,280
2010 4,921
2020 4,534
Year Births
2030 4,249
2040 3,990
2050 3,827
2060 3,665
2070 3,447
2080 3,279
2090 3,155
2100 3,011
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Deaths in Iceland

In 2023, 2,536 people will die in Iceland. That is an increase of Iceland's death count when compared to 2022, when the country recorded 2,508 deaths.

Deaths Iceland Between 1950 - 2100 (10 Year Increments)

Year Deaths
1950 1,122
1960 1,174
1970 1,460
1980 1,537
1990 1,712
2000 1,828
2010 2,029
2020 2,456
Year Births
2030 2,822
2040 3,487
2050 4,013
2060 4,286
2070 4,619
2080 4,954
2090 4,806
2100 4,394
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Median Age in Iceland

The median age of Iceland has been on an upward trend since the 1950's and it will continue well into the future. When the median age of Iceland will reach 50.4627 years of age, by the year 2100.

Median Age in Iceland Between 1950 - 2100 (10 Year Increments)

Year Median Age
1950 25.5151
1960 24.433
1970 23.432
1980 25.8503
1990 28.9611
2000 31.8651
2010 33.8935
2020 35.6266
Year Median Age
2030 39.0255
2040 42.9485
2050 45.0212
2060 46.9019
2070 48.1513
2080 49.3184
2090 49.7973
2100 50.4627
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Fertility Rate in Iceland

The fertility rate of Iceland has been on a downward trend since the 1950's and it will continue well into the future. When the total fertility rate of Iceland will reach 1.658 births per woman, by the year 2100.

Fertility Rate in Iceland Between 1950 - 2100 (10 Year Increments)

Year Total Fertility Rate (births per woman)
1950 3.8502
1960 4.2583
1970 2.8206
1980 2.475
1990 2.2939
2000 2.0705
2010 2.1904
2020 1.7449
Year Total Fertility Rate (births per woman)
2030 1.6861
2040 1.6753
2050 1.6656
2060 1.6471
2070 1.6476
2080 1.6399
2090 1.6461
2100 1.658
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Infant Mortality Rate in Iceland

The infant mortality rate is recorded as infant deaths under 1 year for every 1,000 live births. It gives us an insight into the maternal and infant health of Iceland while at the same time being an important marker for the overall health of the country. The infant mortality rate of Iceland has been on a positive downward trend since the 1950's when the infant mortality rate of the country was 19.0231. Today, Iceland has a much better infant mortality rate of 1.354 infant deaths for every 1,000 live births. This is set to improve even further in the future when Iceland is projected to record an infant mortality rate of only 0.0919 infant deaths for every 1,000 live births, by the year 2100.

Infant Mortality Rate in Iceland Between 1950 - 2100 (10 Year Increments)

Year Infant Mortality Rate
1950 19.0231
1960 13.4818
1970 13.0646
1980 8.5892
1990 6.5953
2000 3.8362
2010 2.0968
2020 1.2011
Year Infant Mortality Rate
2030 1.0024
2040 0.6859
2050 0.4856
2060 0.352
2070 0.2566
2080 0.1849
2090 0.1323
2100 0.0919
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Data Information

Data found on this page is based on the medium fertility variant of the United Nations Revision of World Population Prospects 2022.

Data Sources

The United Nations - Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Population Division)

UN Revision of World Population Prospects 2022

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