International Migrant Population Statistics in Iceland (2026)
25.1% of the population in Iceland were international migrants in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 17.8% in 2020 to 25.1% in 2024 (+7.3 percentage points). Iceland ranks #10 of 57 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #38 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 25.1% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Iceland as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +7.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 17.8% in 2020 to 25.1% in 2024 (+7.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 3.8% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 3.8% in 1990 to 25.1% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 25.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Iceland.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #10 of 57 (2024)
- Iceland ranks 10 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #38 of 216 (2024)
- Iceland ranks 38 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 16.8% (2024)
- Iceland (25.1%) is above the average of 16.8% across the 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $246.1 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Iceland (2024)
- 98.2% (2024)
- 98.2% of the population in Iceland used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 386,506 (2024)
- Iceland had a population of 386,506 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.1% | +7.3 pp |
| 2020 | 17.8% | +6.0 pp |
| 2015 | 11.8% | +0.8 pp |
| 2010 | 11% | +2.4 pp |
| 2005 | 8.6% | +3.0 pp |
| 2000 | 5.6% | +0.8 pp |
| 1995 | 4.8% | +1.0 pp |
| 1990 | 3.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Iceland were international migrants?
25.1% of the population in Iceland were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Iceland?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Iceland.
Where does the international migrant population data for Iceland come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Iceland is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Iceland changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 3.8% in 1990 to 25.1% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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