What is the population of Iceland in 2026?
Iceland has a population of 392,404 people (2025 estimate), which is 180th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2025
392,404
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.51%
+5,941 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
4/km²
100,830 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
36.2 years
Life expectancy 82.8 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Iceland
Iceland has a population of 392,404 as of 2025, ranking 178th globally, with an annual growth rate of 1.5%. The country spans 100,830 km² but remains sparsely populated at just 4 people per km², while 94% of residents live in urban areas. Life expectancy reaches 82.8 years, supported by a median age of 36.2 years and a fertility rate of 1.6 births per woman.
A parliamentary republic since independence in 1944, Iceland uses the Icelandic króna as its currency. The nation's economy is notably affluent, with a GDP per capita of $98,323, among the highest globally. The official language is Icelandic, spoken across this North Atlantic island nation.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- IS · ISL
- Demonym
- Icelander
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (ISK kr)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic
- State inception
- 1944
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +354
- Internet TLD
- .is
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- Icelandic
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Iceland: Literacy Rate.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Iceland.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 17.8%
- Age 15–64
- 66.6%
- Age 65+
- 15.6%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 19 | 38 |
| 95-99 | 177 | 311 |
| 90-94 | 804 | 1,145 |
| 85-89 | 1,864 | 2,311 |
| 80-84 | 3,414 | 4,149 |
| 75-79 | 5,889 | 6,135 |
| 70-74 | 7,940 | 7,920 |
| 65-69 | 9,723 | 9,709 |
| 60-64 | 10,662 | 10,806 |
| 55-59 | 11,093 | 10,989 |
| 50-54 | 11,982 | 11,203 |
| 45-49 | 12,666 | 11,729 |
| 40-44 | 14,536 | 12,833 |
| 35-39 | 15,499 | 13,395 |
| 30-34 | 17,824 | 15,657 |
| 25-29 | 15,510 | 14,629 |
| 20-24 | 13,100 | 12,872 |
| 15-19 | 12,812 | 12,174 |
| 10-14 | 12,343 | 11,868 |
| 5-9 | 11,518 | 10,797 |
| 0-4 | 12,065 | 11,290 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 142,667 |
| 1960 | 175,560 |
| 1970 | 204,478 |
| 1980 | 228,144 |
| 1990 | 254,833 |
| 2000 | 281,280 |
| 2010 | 318,158 |
| 2020 | 366,614 |
| 2030 | 414,348 |
| 2040 | 429,452 |
| 2050 | 432,993 |
| 2060 | 429,361 |
| 2070 | 419,428 |
| 2080 | 402,851 |
| 2090 | 381,944 |
| 2100 | 362,582 |
How Iceland Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Iceland | 392K |
Iceland Population FAQ
Is the population of Iceland growing or shrinking?
Iceland's population is growing at +1.51% per year, a change of roughly 5,941 people annually.
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
How densely populated is Iceland?
Iceland has 4/km² across 100,830 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Iceland?
Life expectancy at birth in Iceland is 82.8 years (2024).
What is the median age in Iceland?
The median age in Iceland is 36.2 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Iceland in?
Iceland is in Europe.