Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Iceland Population Pyramid 2100

Iceland
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2100
Population: 362,582

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Summary

Iceland in 2100

In 2100, Iceland is projected to have a population of 362,582 people. That would be 5.1% less than in 2090 (381,944).

The median age is projected at 52.5 years, with 22.4 children under 15 and 67.7 people aged 65 or over for every 100 people of working age (15–64). The pyramid is constrictive: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

Ranks #180 of 201 by population Ranks #41 of 201 by median age Ranks #140 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Iceland
Population
362,582
Median age
52.5
0-14 %
11.8%
65+ %
35.6%
Child dependency
22.4
Old-age dependency
67.7
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
Population 2050
432,993
Population 2100
362,583
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.59

The fertility rate of Iceland was 1.59 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 82.6

Life expectancy at birth was 82.6 years in 2023: 84.4 for women and 80.9 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
18355270
19502100
Migration to and from Iceland
Where immigrants come from (2024)

97,640 immigrants live in Iceland, 24.8% of the population.

Poland31,868
Denmark5,917
Lithuania4,789
United States of America3,932
Sweden3,559
Where emigrants live (2024)

22,865 people born in Iceland live in other countries.

Denmark8,868
Norway8,658
Poland2,546
Brazil556
Luxembourg477
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Iceland compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Iceland 362,583 52.5
Estonia 825,503 53.1
Latvia 925,371 54.2
Lithuania 1,208,675 56.4
Finland 4,601,058 51.5
Frequently asked questions about Iceland's population
What will the population of Iceland be in 2100?
UN projections put Iceland's population at 362,582 in 2100.
Is the population of Iceland increasing or decreasing?
Iceland's population declined 5.1% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 432,993 by 2050.
What is the median age in Iceland?
Iceland's median age is 52.5 years.
How many children and older people live in Iceland?
In Iceland, 11.8% of people are under 15 and 35.6% are 65 or older.
What shape is Iceland's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Iceland's pyramid is constrictive — narrower at the base than the middle, the signature of sustained low fertility and population ageing.

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