Net migration by age and sex in Iceland
Iceland: Net migration by age and sex was 4,246 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,246
Change on year
down 33.7%
World rank
31st
of 41 countries
All-time high
9,787
in 2022
All-time low
1,316
in 2014
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Iceland, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration by age and sex in Iceland is 4,246, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.7% on the previous year and up 222.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Iceland peaked at 9,787 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,316, in 2014.
Iceland ranks 31st of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,034 | — |
| 2014 | 1,316 | -35.3% |
| 2015 | 1,589 | +20.7% |
| 2016 | 4,551 | +186.4% |
| 2017 | 8,475 | +86.2% |
| 2018 | 7,458 | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 5,282 | -29.2% |
| 2020 | 2,535 | -52.0% |
| 2021 | 4,335 | +71.0% |
| 2022 | 9,787 | +125.8% |
| 2023 | 6,404 | -34.6% |
| 2024 | 4,246 | -33.7% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 4,246 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531, 12% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 4,246 is below the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 12% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,386 | 1,316 | 8,475 | 7 |
| 2020s | 5,461 | 2,535 | 9,787 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
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 net migration by age and sex in Iceland?
- Net migration by age and sex in Iceland was 4,246 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 9,787 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,316 in 2014.
- How does Iceland rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Iceland ranks 31st out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 222.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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