Historical population data in Iceland
Iceland: Historical population data was 391,879 Persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Historical population data in Iceland, 1950–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, historical population data in Iceland stood at 391,879 Persons. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, historical population data in Iceland peaked at 391,879 Persons in 2025 and was at its lowest, 142,660 Persons, in 1950.
That places Iceland 43rd out of 43 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 76 years of available data.
Historical population data in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 142,660 Persons | — |
| 1951 | 145,417 Persons | +1.9% |
| 1952 | 147,762 Persons | +1.6% |
| 1953 | 150,746 Persons | +2.0% |
| 1954 | 154,272 Persons | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 157,759 Persons | +2.3% |
| 1956 | 161,097 Persons | +2.1% |
| 1957 | 164,766 Persons | +2.3% |
| 1958 | 168,490 Persons | +2.3% |
| 1959 | 172,013 Persons | +2.1% |
| 1960 | 175,573 Persons | +2.1% |
| 1961 | 179,028 Persons | +2.0% |
| 1962 | 182,376 Persons | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 185,648 Persons | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 188,983 Persons | +1.8% |
| 1965 | 192,285 Persons | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 195,568 Persons | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 198,757 Persons | +1.6% |
| 1968 | 201,487 Persons | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 203,370 Persons | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 204,438 Persons | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 206,099 Persons | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 209,137 Persons | +1.5% |
| 1973 | 212,316 Persons | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 215,206 Persons | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 217,974 Persons | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 220,151 Persons | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 221,801 Persons | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 223,537 Persons | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 225,734 Persons | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 228,133 Persons | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 230,757 Persons | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 233,855 Persons | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 236,976 Persons | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 239,506 Persons | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 241,409 Persons | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 243,187 Persons | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 245,864 Persons | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 249,734 Persons | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 252,851 Persons | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 254,820 Persons | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 257,795 Persons | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 261,053 Persons | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 263,730 Persons | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 266,021 Persons | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 267,467 Persons | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 268,918 Persons | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 271,130 Persons | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 274,049 Persons | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 277,384 Persons | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 281,200 Persons | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 284,970 Persons | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 287,516 Persons | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 289,522 Persons | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 292,077 Persons | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 296,734 Persons | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 303,784 Persons | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 311,567 Persons | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 317,404 Persons | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 318,501 Persons | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 318,044 Persons | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 312,510 Persons | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 314,498 Persons | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 317,765 Persons | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 321,378 Persons | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 324,530 Persons | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 329,272 Persons | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 337,346 Persons | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 345,821 Persons | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 351,754 Persons | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 356,165 Persons | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 361,606 Persons | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 370,069 Persons | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 379,470 Persons | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 386,583 Persons | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 391,879 Persons | +1.4% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 391,879 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.48 million Persons, 4% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 391,879 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.37 million Persons, 4% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 156,498 Persons | 142,660 Persons | 172,013 Persons | 10 |
| 1960s | 190,308 Persons | 175,573 Persons | 203,370 Persons | 10 |
| 1970s | 215,639 Persons | 204,438 Persons | 225,734 Persons | 10 |
| 1980s | 240,227 Persons | 228,133 Persons | 252,851 Persons | 10 |
| 1990s | 266,237 Persons | 254,820 Persons | 277,384 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 298,328 Persons | 281,200 Persons | 318,501 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 327,292 Persons | 312,510 Persons | 351,754 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 374,295 Persons | 356,165 Persons | 391,879 Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More population data for Iceland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 408.78 Persons (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is historical population data in Iceland?
- Historical population data in Iceland was 391,879 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest historical population data recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 391,879 Persons in 2025.
- What is the lowest historical population data recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 142,660 Persons in 1950.
- How does Iceland rank for historical population data?
- Iceland ranks 43rd out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is historical population data rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Historical population data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents annual population data from 1961 by sex and five year age groups as well as the share of children, youth, the elderly, old-age and total dependency ratios. The data is available for all member countries as well as for the EU27 and G20 countries, Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa and the World total. The data refer to mid-year estimates of the population. See country details in Historical population metadata.