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Iceland: Population, total

In , Iceland's Population, total was 386,506.00.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Iceland ranks #176 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #49 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Iceland Population, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
386,506.00
Trough
296,734.00
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
+7.2%
+1.4% / yr
10-year change
+18.1%
+1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, total
386,506.0000
385,663.0000
382,003.0000
372,520.0000
366,463.0000
360,563.0000
352,721.0000
343,400.0000
335,439.0000
330,815.0000

About Population, total

Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Iceland's Population, total in 2024?
In 2024, Iceland's Population, total was 386,506.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iceland's Population, total rising or falling?
Iceland's Population, total rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iceland rank globally on Population, total?
In 2024, Iceland ranked #176 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
How does Iceland's Population, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so Iceland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #49 of 58.
What is Population, total and how is it measured?
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.