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Iceland Population 2024

Iceland is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean. It’s the most sparsely populated country in Europe. According to the Statistics Office,  a total of 387,800 people lived in Iceland at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022, 199,840 men, 187,840 women, and 130 transgender/other. The number of citizens increased by 2,570 during the quarter. 247,590 people lived in the capital area, while 140,210 lived in the countryside.

Estimated Population of Iceland in 2024  – 390 thousand 

Iceland2023 Population
Total Population387,800
Europe Rank39
Land Area 100,250 sq. km (38,710 sq. mi)
Area Rank16
Pop. Density9 people per sq. mi (3 people/sq. km)
Urban Population 94.4%
Fertility Rate1.77
Infant mortality rate 1
Median Age  37.5 Years
Life Expectancy 83.52 years
Capital CityReykjavík

Source: World Population Prospects 

Religion in Iceland

In Iceland, religion reflects a diverse landscape with a predominant majority identifying as Christians, constituting 75.1% of the population. Among them, 63.5% align with the Church of Iceland, while 11.6% follow other Christian denominations. Surprisingly, a significant 21.5% of Icelanders claim no religious affiliation, highlighting a secular trend in the country.

A distinct aspect of Iceland’s religious tapestry is the presence of Ásatrúarfélagið, representing 1.3% of the population, showcasing a revival of interest in the ancient Norse pagan traditions. The remaining 2.1% fall into various other religious or spiritual affiliations, contributing to the nation’s rich and diverse religious mosaic.

Religion Percentage in Iceland

ReligionPercentage
Christianity75.1%
└ Church of Iceland63.5%
└ Other Christian11.6%
No religion21.5%
Ásatrúarfélagið1.3%
Other2.1%

 

Source: Wikipedia

Top Cities in Iceland by Population

#CityPopulation
1Reykjavík1,28,793
2Kópavogur36,975
3Hafnarfjörður29,799
4Reykjanesbær18,920
5Akureyri18,925
6Garðabær16,299
7Mosfellsbær11,463
8Árborg9,485
9Akranes7,411
10Fjarðabyggð5,070
Iceland Population 2024 | Religion in Iceland