Iceland
- Capital:
- Reykjavik
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Northern Europe
- Largest Cities:
- Reykjavik, Keflavik og Njardvik, Akureyri
- Abbreviation:
- ISL
402,329
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
402,329
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Iceland's population is projected to be 368,033 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 402,329 | 1.54% | 179 |
| 2025 | 398,266 | 1.67% | 179 |
| 2020 | 366,614 | 1.64% | 180 |
| 2019 | 360,700 | 2.22% | 180 |
| 2018 | 352,854 | 2.71% | 181 |
| 2017 | 343,531 | 2.37% | 181 |
| 2015 | 330,952 | 0.79% | 181 |
| 2010 | 318,158 | 1.4% | 181 |
| 2005 | 296,834 | 1.08% | 180 |
| 2000 | 281,280 | 1.01% | 179 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 402,329 | 1.54% | 179 |
| 2032 | 418,615 | 0.62% | 178 |
| 2037 | 426,318 | 0.36% | 180 |
| 2042 | 430,917 | 0.21% | 180 |
| 2047 | 432,848 | 0.09% | 181 |
| 2052 | 432,895 | 0% | 181 |
| 2057 | 431,239 | -0.08% | 181 |
| 2062 | 427,791 | -0.16% | 181 |
| 2067 | 422,907 | -0.23% | 182 |
| 2072 | 416,668 | -0.3% | 182 |
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249.2K
Reykjavik has a metropolitan area population of 249,228, comprising 61.95%% of Iceland's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reykjavik | 249,228 | 61.95% |
| 2 | Keflavik og Njardvik | 23,732 | 5.9% |
| 3 | Akureyri | 20,483 | 5.09% |
| 4 | Selfoss | 10,597 | 2.63% |
| 5 | Akranes | 8,530 | 2.12% |
| 6 | Vestmannaeyjar | 4,537 | 1.13% |
| 7 | Grindavik | 3,658 | 0.91% |
| 8 | Hveragerdi | 3,622 | 0.9% |
| 9 | Isafjordur | 2,707 | 0.67% |
| 10 | Egilsstadir | 2,686 | 0.67% |
As of 2026, Iceland has a total population of 402,329, ranking as the 179th most populous nation in the world.
Iceland has a net population change of approximately 11 people per day, driven by 12 births, 7 deaths, and net immigration of 6 people.
Iceland represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.05% of Europe's population.
Iceland has a population density of 4.0 people per km² (approximately 10.4 per mi²), making it the 224th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 91.97% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Iceland is Icelandic (81.3%) , followed by Other (13.1%) .
As of 2026, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland (official) is the largest religion in Iceland, comprising 58.9% of the population.