Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Iceland
Iceland: Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Iceland, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 0 thousands per US$ of GDP for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is down 12.8% on the previous year and down 44.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Iceland peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
That places Iceland 203rd out of 211 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Iceland, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -21.1% |
| 1972 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -19.2% |
| 1973 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -26.0% |
| 1974 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -22.8% |
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -23.8% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +17.6% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -24.7% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -27.1% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +11.5% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -18.0% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -16.6% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.7% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +23.4% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +39.8% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +15.7% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 200 United States 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 201 Isle of Man 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 202 Norway 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 204 Singapore 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 205 Cayman Islands 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 206 Switzerland 0 thousands per US$ of GDP 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 total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Iceland?
- Total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Iceland was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Iceland rank for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- Iceland ranks 203rd out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.8%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total population (thousands) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.