Iceland

"A Nordic island nation known for its geothermal features, Northern Lights, and volcanic landscapes."

Northern Europe
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Reykjavik

64.15°, -21.95°

Official Languages

Icelandic

Population

393.35K

Total Area

103K km²

Population Density

3.82 people per km²

Currency

Icelandic króna

kr

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#170
393,349

Total Population+2.9%

2023
#22
82.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#160
94.0%

Urban Population

2023
#127
1.59

Fertility Rate

2023
#5
99.8%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#104
$31.3B

GDP+5%

2023
#10
$79.6K

GDP per Capita

2023
#136
5.9%

Inflation

2024
#44
3.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#13
26.6

Gini Index

2018

Frequently Asked Questions About Iceland

What is the capital of Iceland?

Iceland's capital city is Reykjavik.

What is the population of Iceland?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Iceland is approximately 393.35K people. This makes it the 170th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Iceland?

Iceland spans a total area of approximately 103,000 square kilometers (39,768.51 square miles).

Which continent is Iceland in?

Iceland is located in Europe, specifically within the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Iceland?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Iceland is approximately $31.33B USD. This ranks Iceland as the 104th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.