International migrant stock, total in Iceland

Iceland: International migrant stock, total was 98,818 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
98,818
World rank
133rd
of 214 countries
All-time high
98,818
in 2024
All-time low
9,584
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock, total in Iceland, 1990–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k1990200720241990: 9.6k1995: 12.7k2000: 15.9k2005: 25.5k2010: 35.1k2015: 39.1k2020: 65.4k2024: 98.8k

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

The most recent figure for international migrant stock, total in Iceland is 98,818, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

That represents a change of up 152.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Iceland peaked at 98,818 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,584, in 1990.

Iceland ranks 133rd of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 11,161 9,584 12,738 2
2000s 20,692 15,892 25,492 2
2010s 37,082 35,091 39,072 2
2020s 82,121 65,424 98,818 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock, total in Iceland?
International migrant stock, total in Iceland was 98,818 in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 98,818 in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 9,584 in 1990.
How does Iceland rank for international migrant stock, total?
Iceland ranks 133rd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 152.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migrant stock, total
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
262 places, 2,096 data points, 1990–2024
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International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.