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Iceland: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , Iceland's International migrant stock (% of population) was 25.10.

That's up 41.0% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Iceland ranks #38 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #10 of 57.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (1990–2024)

Iceland International migrant stock (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
25.10
Trough
3.80

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
25.1000
17.8000
11.8000
11.0000
8.6000
5.6000
4.8000
3.8000

About International migrant stock (% of population)

International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.

Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iceland's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Iceland's International migrant stock (% of population) was 25.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iceland's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
Iceland's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 41.0% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Iceland rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, Iceland ranked #38 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Iceland's International migrant stock (% of population) compare to the world average?
The global average for International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024 was 13.42, so Iceland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #10 of 57.
What is International migrant stock (% of population) and how is it measured?
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.