Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Iceland
Iceland: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 77 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
77 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
42nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
81.4 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2018
All-time low
72.8 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2012
Years of data
14
2011–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Iceland, 2011–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
Iceland recorded 77 Thousand heads (animals) for animal populations by nuts 2 region in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Iceland peaked at 81.4 Thousand heads (animals) in 2018 and was at its lowest, 72.8 Thousand heads (animals), in 2012.
Iceland ranks 42nd of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 73.6 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 2012 | 72.8 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 73.2 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 73.7 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 75.9 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 79.9 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 80.9 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 81.4 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 80.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 81.4 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 79.93 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 78.73 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 76.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 77 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.1% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 77 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 883 Thousand heads (animals), 9% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 77 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,367 Thousand heads (animals), 6% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 76.92 Thousand heads (animals) | 72.8 Thousand heads (animals) | 81.4 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
| 2020s | 78.79 Thousand heads (animals) | 76.9 Thousand heads (animals) | 81.4 Thousand heads (animals) | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 39 Luxembourg 186.68 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 40 North Macedonia 142.72 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 41 Cyprus 84.48 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 43 Montenegro 68.48 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 44 Guadeloupe 35.24 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 45 Mayotte 24.18 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Iceland
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2688 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -5.08 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 13,661 people (2100)
- Population density 3.6 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6617 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4806 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Iceland?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Iceland was 77 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 81.4 Thousand heads (animals) in 2018.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.8 Thousand heads (animals) in 2012.
- How does Iceland rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Iceland ranks 42nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Animal populations by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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