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Iceland: Population growth (annual %)

In , Iceland's Population growth (annual %) was 0.22.

That's down 77.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Iceland ranks #167 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Iceland Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
2.68
Trough
-0.14
1-year change
-77.1%
5-year change
-90.1%
-37.0% / yr
10-year change
-80.4%
-15.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
0.2183
0.9535
2.5138
1.6393
1.6231
2.1989
2.6781
2.3456
1.3881
1.0419

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iceland's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Iceland's Population growth (annual %) was 0.22, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iceland's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Iceland's Population growth (annual %) fell 77.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iceland rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Iceland ranked #167 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Iceland's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Iceland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 58.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.