Migrant populations in Iceland
Iceland: Migrant populations was 98,818 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
98,818
World rank
137th
of 228 countries
All-time high
98,818
in 2024
All-time low
9,584
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Iceland, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Iceland is 98,818, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 152.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Iceland peaked at 98,818 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,584, in 1990.
That places Iceland 137th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations 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% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 98,818 is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 30% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 98,818 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 23% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 134 Namibia 116,035 compare
- 135 Trinidad and Tobago 113,478 compare
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- 138 Afghanistan 98,110 compare
- 139 Central African Republic 94,556 compare
- 140 Guatemala 92,732 compare
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)
- Population growth rate -0.502 (2100)
- Population density 3.6 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 13,661 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Iceland?
- Migrant populations in Iceland was 98,818 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 98,818 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,584 in 1990.
- How does Iceland rank for migrant populations?
- Iceland ranks 137th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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