Capital: Reykjavik
Population
Total Population:
404,610
Natural Increase:
2.8%
Density:
4 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
94.1%
Population of main urban zones:
Reykjavík (232,300); Njarðvík (19,600); Akureyri (19,100); Selfoss (9,100); Akranes (7,800); Vestmannaeyjar (4,400); Grindavík (3,600); Hveragerði (2,800); Ísafjörður (2,700); Sauðárkrókur (2,700)
Ethnic Origins:
82% of the total population was born in Iceland (with an even mix of Nordic and Celtic descendants), the remaining 18% are foreign nationals (mainly Poles, Lithuanians, Danes, Swedes, Germans, Americans or Filipinos). (
Statistics Iceland)
Official Language:
Icelandic
Other Languages Spoken:
Most of the Icelanders can speak English and Danish.
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland (official) 58.6% Roman Catholic 3.8%, Independent Congregation of Reykjavik 2.6%, Independent Congregation of Hafnarfjordur 1.9%, pagan worship 1.5%, Icelandic Ethical Humanist Association 1.4%, other or unspecified 18.7%, none 7.7%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Reykjavik
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Iceland Crown (ISK)
Country Overview
Area:
103,000 km²
Type of State:
Republic state based on parliamentary democracy.
Type of Economy:
High income, advanced and diversified economy..
The Icelandic economy is experiencing a sharp slowdown, with high debt levels and persistent inflation forcing the government to take measures to stabilize the economic situation.
HDI*:
0.972/1
HDI (World Rank):
3/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Iceland, dial 00
To call Iceland, dial +354
Internet Suffix:
.is
Households with a computer:
97.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
57.6 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
99.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Iceland: Statistical Overview
