Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Iceland
Iceland: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 1.36 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Iceland, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Iceland is 1.36 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 17.9% on the previous year and up 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Iceland peaked at 2.99 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -0.5434 % change on previous year, in 2010.
Iceland ranks 80th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.4082 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +202.6% |
| 1973 | 1.71 % change on previous year | +38.7% |
| 1974 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 1975 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1977 | 0.8071 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1978 | 0.6866 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1979 | 0.8796 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 1980 | 1.07 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 1981 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +18.6% |
| 1983 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1984 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 1985 | 0.9215 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 1986 | 0.6667 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 1987 | 0.8092 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 1988 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +71.1% |
| 1989 | 1.76 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 1990 | 0.7483 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 1991 | 0.82 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 1.51 % change on previous year | +84.7% |
| 1993 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 1994 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 0.7284 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 1996 | 0.3678 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 1997 | 0.7157 % change on previous year | +94.6% |
| 1998 | 0.9377 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 1999 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 2000 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 2002 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2003 | 0.6551 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 2004 | 0.734 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +41.0% |
| 2006 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +108.0% |
| 2007 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 2008 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 2010 | -0.5434 % change on previous year | -143.6% |
| 2011 | 0.2606 % change on previous year | -148.0% |
| 2012 | 0.3547 % change on previous year | +36.1% |
| 2013 | 0.7122 % change on previous year | +100.8% |
| 2014 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +66.3% |
| 2015 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +67.2% |
| 2018 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +71.1% |
| 2019 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 2020 | 2 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2021 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2022 | 2 % change on previous year | +56.0% |
| 2023 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2024 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 2025 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.07 % change on previous year | 0.4082 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.16 % change on previous year | 0.6667 % change on previous year | 1.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9097 % change on previous year | 0.3678 % change on previous year | 1.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.48 % change on previous year | 0.6551 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.12 % change on previous year | -0.5434 % change on previous year | 2.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.74 % change on previous year | 1.28 % change on previous year | 2.14 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Iceland?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Iceland was 1.36 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.99 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.5434 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Iceland rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Iceland ranks 80th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.7%. 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 Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.