International migrants, by country of destination in Iceland
Iceland: International migrants, by country of destination was 98,818 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
98,818
World rank
137th
of 231 countries
All-time high
98,818
in 2024
All-time low
9,584
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Iceland, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 98,818 for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 152.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Iceland peaked at 98,818 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,584, in 1990.
Iceland ranks 137th of 231 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9,584 | — |
| 1995 | 12,738 | +32.9% |
| 2000 | 15,892 | +24.8% |
| 2005 | 25,492 | +60.4% |
| 2010 | 35,091 | +37.7% |
| 2015 | 39,072 | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 65,424 | +67.4% |
| 2024 | 98,818 | +51.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,161 | 9,584 | 12,738 | 2 |
| 2000s | 20,692 | 15,892 | 25,492 | 2 |
| 2010s | 37,082 | 35,091 | 39,072 | 2 |
| 2020s | 82,121 | 65,424 | 98,818 | 2 |
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More population data for Iceland
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2688 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 408.78 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4806 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6617 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 3.6 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 13,661 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Iceland?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Iceland was 98,818 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 98,818 in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,584 in 1990.
- How does Iceland rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Iceland ranks 137th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 152.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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