Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Iceland
Iceland: Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure was 61.8% in 2020. ▲ Rising
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Iceland, 2009–2020
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2020, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Iceland stood at 61.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Iceland peaked at 63.9% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 39.4%, in 2013.
Iceland ranks 15th of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 60.3% | — |
| 2010 | 53.6% | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 45.8% | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 44.3% | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 39.4% | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 50.3% | +27.7% |
| 2015 | 52.3% | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 53.3% | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 50.4% | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 48.5% | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 63.9% | +31.8% |
| 2020 | 61.8% | -3.3% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 61.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.7%, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 61.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 49.9%, 1.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60.3% | 60.3% | 60.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 50.2% | 39.4% | 63.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.8% | 61.8% | 61.8% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
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- Population density 3.6 people per km² (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Iceland?
- Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Iceland was 61.8% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 63.9% in 2019.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.4% in 2013.
- How does Iceland rank for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure?
- Iceland ranks 15th out of 43 countries with data for 2020.
- Is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. 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 Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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