Total population in Iceland
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Iceland was 398,266 people, up from 393,396 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Iceland with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Iceland
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 398 266 |
| 2024 | 393 396 |
| 2023 | 387 558 |
| 2022 | 380 356 |
| 2021 | 372 644 |
| 2020 | 366 614 |
| 2019 | 360 700 |
| 2018 | 352 854 |
| 2017 | 343 532 |
| 2016 | 335 574 |
| 2015 | 330 952 |
| 2014 | 327 512 |
| 2013 | 323 885 |
| 2012 | 320 841 |
| 2011 | 319 137 |
| 2010 | 318 158 |
| 2009 | 318 612 |
| 2008 | 317 514 |
| 2007 | 311 651 |
| 2006 | 303 874 |
| 2005 | 296 834 |
| 2004 | 292 168 |
| 2003 | 289 605 |
| 2002 | 287 607 |
| 2001 | 285 052 |
| 2000 | 281 280 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.