Quick Data on Iceland
Short Name | Iceland |
Capital | Reykjavik |
Long Name | Republic of Iceland |
Country Code | IC |
Continent | Arctic Region |
Total Area | 103,000 sq km |
Population | 350,734 |
Language | Icelandic |
Nationality | Icelander(s) |
Geography of Iceland
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 65 00 N, 18 00 W, Iceland neighbors n/a. The terrain in Iceland is described as mostly plateau interspersed with mountain peaks, icefields; coast deeply indented by bays and fiords, with an average elevation point of 557 m. The climate of Iceland: temperate; moderated by North Atlantic Current; mild, windy winters; damp, cool summers.
Surface Total | 103,000 sq km |
Land Surface | 100,250 sq km |
Water Surface | 2,750 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 0 km |
Neighbor Countries | n/a |
Coastline | 4,970 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Atlantic Ocean 0 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Hvannadalshnukur (at Vatnajokull Glacier) 2,110 m |
Resources of Iceland
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being fish, hydropower, geothermal power, diatomite. The agricultural land occupies 18.70% of Iceland, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.30%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 18.70% | 18,747 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | n/a sq km | n/a | |
Forest Land | 0.30% | 301 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 81.00% | 81,203 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Iceland
The population of the country is estimated at 350,734 people, with the biggest urban area having 216,000 REYKJAVIK (capital) (2018). Known as Icelander(s), the people from Iceland come from diversified ethnic groups such as homogeneous mixture of descendants of Norse and Celts 81%, population with foreign background 19% (2018 est.). The official language is Icelandic. Religions: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland (official) 67.2%, Roman Catholic 3.9%, Reykjavik Free Church 2.8%, Hafnarfjordur Free Church 2%, Asatru Association 1.2%, The Independent Congregation .9%, other religions 4% (includes Zuist and Pentecostal), none 6.7%, other or unspecified 11.3% (2018 est.).
Population | 350,734 |
Nationality | Icelander(s) |
Official Language | Icelandic |
Other Languages | Icelandic, English, Nordic languages, German |
Birth Rate | 13.3 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 6.6 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 93.90% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 3.98 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
Hospital Beds Density | 3.1 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Iceland
Iceland is a unitary parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system influenced by the Danish model.
Governing Type | unitary parliamentary republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Iceland |
Dual Citizenship | yes |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 3 to 7 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Iceland
From a population total of 350,734, the labor force is 198,700 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: potatoes, carrots, green vegetables, tomatoes, cucumbers; mutton, chicken, pork, beef, dairy products; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, fish processing; aluminum smelting;; geothermal power, hydropower; medical/pharmaceutical products. Its exports cover fish and fish products (42%), aluminum (38%), agricultural products, medicinal and medical products, ferro-silicon (2015). The main import products are: machinery and equipment, petroleum products, foodstuffs, textiles.
Exports | $4.957 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $6.525 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | Netherlands 25.5%, Spain 13.6%, UK 9.4%, Germany 7.6%, US 7%, France 6.3%, Norway 4.9% (2017) |
Import Partners | Germany 10.7%, Norway 9.2%, China 7%, Netherlands 6.7%, US 6.4%, Denmark 6.2%, UK 5.7%, Sweden 4.1% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $52,200 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 18.17 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 329,967 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 98.20% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Iceland, statistics sectio