Iceland vs Sweden: Population density by other typologies

Iceland
239
in 2023
Sweden
138
in 2023
Iceland rank
30th
Sweden rank
32nd

Population density by other typologies over time

  • Iceland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 239 against 138 in Sweden, a difference of 101.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.7 times Sweden's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 30th and Sweden ranks 32nd of 37 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 218 133 85 Iceland
2020s 231.5 136.5 95 Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population density by other typologies, Iceland or Sweden?
Iceland, at 239 against 138 in Sweden as of 2023.
What is the difference in population density by other typologies between Iceland and Sweden?
101, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Sweden?
6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
How do Iceland and Sweden rank globally for population density by other typologies?
Iceland ranks 30th and Sweden ranks 32nd of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Population density by other typologies. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population density by other typologies
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 227 data points, 2018–2023
Last refreshed