| Area of Iceland | 102,847.3 km² |
| Population | 306,507 |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +53.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +17.9% |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
Map of Iceland
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 199,797 | 235,120 | 259,892 | 306,507 |
| Population Density | 1.94 / km² | 2.29 / km² | 2.53 / km² | 2.98 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8,358 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 8,528 | 0.2% | 17 |
| 200 | 8,702 | 0.2% | 17 |
| 300 | 8,880 | 0.2% | 17 |
| 400 | 9,061 | 0.2% | 18 |
| 500 | 9,246 | 0.2% | 18 |
| 600 | 9,434 | 0.2% | 18 |
| 700 | 9,627 | 0.2% | 19 |
| 800 | 9,823 | 0.2% | 19 |
| 900 | 24,558 | 9.6% | 1,473 |
| 1000 | 49,115 | 7.2% | 2,455 |
| 1100 | 68,761 | 3.4% | 1,964 |
| 1200 | 68,761 | 0% | 0 |
| 1300 | 68,761 | 0% | 0 |
| 1400 | 58,938 | -1.5% | -982 |
| 1500 | 58,938 | 0% | 0 |
| 1600 | 49,115 | -1.8% | -982 |
| 1700 | 48,671 | -0.1% | -44 |
| 1800 | 58,383 | 1.8% | 971 |
| 1900 | 75,394 | 2.6% | 1,701 |
| 1910 | 76,145 | 1% | 751 |
| 1920 | 95,184 | 25% | 19,039 |
| 1930 | 108,550 | 14% | 13,366 |
| 1940 | 122,602 | 12.9% | 14,052 |
| 1950 | 132,969 | 8.5% | 10,367 |
| 1960 | 162,482 | 22.2% | 29,513 |
| 1970 | 188,617 | 16.1% | 26,135 |
| 1990 | 235,120 | 11.6% | 23,251 |
| 2000 | 259,892 | 10.5% | 24,772 |
| 2020 | 327,997 | 12.3% | 34,052 |
| 2030 | 367,324 | 12% | 39,327 |
| 2040 | 402,888 | 9.7% | 35,564 |
| 2050 | 437,763 | 8.7% | 34,875 |
| 2060 | 467,794 | 6.9% | 30,031 |
| 2070 | 492,245 | 5.2% | 24,451 |
| 2080 | 510,010 | 3.6% | 17,765 |
| 2090 | 521,562 | 2.3% | 11,552 |
| 2100 | 524,482 | 0.6% | 2,920 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Regions in Iceland
Regions in Iceland
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austurland | 15,734.4 km² | 9,887 | 1.63 / mi² |
| Capital Region | 1,022.5 km² | 208,852 | 529.0 / mi² |
| Northeastern Region | 22,733.7 km² | 25,910 | 2.95 / mi² |
| Northwestern Region | 13,089.7 km² | 6,768 | 1.34 / mi² |
| Southern Peninsula Region | 842.3 km² | 22,858 | 70.3 / mi² |
| Southern Region | 31,036.9 km² | 26,680 | 2.23 / mi² |
| Western Region | 9,525.7 km² | 14,330 | 3.9 / mi² |
| Westfjords | 8,848 km² | 5,869 | 1.72 / mi² |
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