Iceland 2020 population is estimated at 341,243 people at mid year according to UN data. Iceland population is equivalent to 0% of the total world population. Iceland ranks number 180 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population. The population density in Iceland is 3 per Km2 (9 people per mi2).

What percentage of Iceland live in Reykjavik?

93.8% Population of Iceland grew by 1.1% in 2015: 93.8% live in Reykjavík and 34 other towns | Icelandmag.

What country owns Iceland?

When German forces occupied Denmark in 1940, Iceland assumed control over its own foreign affairs and gradually moved toward complete independence from Denmark. Following a plebiscite, Iceland formally became an independent republic on June 17, 1944.

Why is the population of Iceland so low?

However, that harsh geographical landscape is one of the reasons why its population remains so low. Iceland has the lowest population density of all European countries at just 3 people per kilometer (8/square mile).

What is the population Iceland 2021?

368,792 people The population of Iceland amounted to 368,792 people in 2021. This was a growth of around 60 thousand individuals compared to 2011. Considering the gender distribution, there were slightly more Icelandic men than women in 2020.

How is Iceland so rich?

Iceland ($52,150) Tourism, exports and investment have driven Icelands GDP growth, according to the IMF. The IMF also predicts that the growth of the countrys tourism industry is also expected to be long-lasting.