Total number of international immigrants in Iceland
Iceland: Total number of international immigrants was 98,818 immigrants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total number of international immigrants in Iceland, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Iceland is 98,818 immigrants, 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, total number of international immigrants in Iceland peaked at 98,818 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,584 immigrants, in 1990.
That places Iceland 137th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,161 immigrants | 9,584 immigrants | 12,738 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 20,692 immigrants | 15,892 immigrants | 25,492 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 37,082 immigrants | 35,091 immigrants | 39,072 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 82,121 immigrants | 65,424 immigrants | 98,818 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 134 Namibia 116,035 immigrants compare
- 135 Trinidad and Tobago 113,478 immigrants compare
- 136 Morocco 111,069 immigrants compare
- 138 Afghanistan 98,110 immigrants compare
- 139 Central African Republic 94,556 immigrants compare
- 140 Guatemala 92,732 immigrants compare
More population data for Iceland
- 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)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.56 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 7,879 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.56 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.56 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 0.4% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.54 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Iceland?
- Total number of international immigrants in Iceland was 98,818 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 98,818 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,584 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Iceland rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Iceland ranks 137th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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