Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Iceland
Iceland: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was 12.89 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Iceland, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural population growth, annual growth rate in Iceland is 12.89 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 132.0% on the previous year and up 179.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Iceland peaked at 13.95 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -40.3 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Iceland ranks 42nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -0.1637 % change on previous year | -5.07 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -3.89 % change on previous year | -12.79 % change on previous year | 3.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0554 % change on previous year | -12.64 % change on previous year | 13.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.23 % change on previous year | -12.56 % change on previous year | 12.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.43 % change on previous year | -14.53 % change on previous year | 5.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.13 % change on previous year | -6.12 % change on previous year | 10.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.27 % change on previous year | -16.47 % change on previous year | 9.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.66 % change on previous year | -40.3 % change on previous year | 12.89 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 39 Brunei Darussalam 14.71 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Singapore 14.47 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Russia 13.28 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Romania 12.65 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Costa Rica 12.08 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Ukraine 11.8 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Iceland
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.502 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.4806 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate 0.6452 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 7,879 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Iceland?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Iceland was 12.89 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 13.95 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -40.3 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Iceland rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Iceland ranks 42nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.