NEWS RELEASE INHABITANTS 29 JANUARY 2018

The population of Iceland at the end of the 4th quarter 2017 was 348,580. The number of males was 177,680 and females 170,910. Inhabitants of the capital region were 222,590 and 126,000 lived outside the capital region.

A total of 1,020 children were born in the 4th quarter and 550 persons died. Net migration was positive by 1,390 persons with the largest proportion in the age group 20–29. Net migration of persons with Icelandic citizenship was positive by 110, and was only negative for 20-29 years old. Amongst foreign citizens, net migration was positive by 1,280 persons of whom 520 were 20–29 years old. More males than females emigrated.

Migration by age groups in the 4th quarter 2017
  Total Icelandic citizens Foreign citizens
Age Net migration Immigration Emigration Net migration Immigration Emigration Net migration Immigration Emigration
Total 1,390 3,080 1,690 110 610 500 1,280 2,470 1,190
Under 10 years 90 200 110 25 100 70 60 100 40
10-19 years 160 230 70 35 80 50 130 150 20
20-29 years 500 1,220 730 -25 130 160 520 1,090 570
30-39 years 330 720 400 35 130 100 290 590 300
40-49 years 240 430 190 30 80 50 210 350 140
50-59 years 70 190 120 10 50 40 60 140 80
60 years and older 10 80 70 5 40 35 5 35 30

Denmark was the most popular destination for Icelandic citizens with 140 persons emigrating there in the quarter. Of the 500 Icelandic citizens who emigrated, 270 went to Denmark, Norway or Sweden. Immigrants of Icelandic citizenship came mostly from Denmark, Norway or Sweden, 430 out of 610, while Poland was the country of origin for most of the foreign immigrants, 890 out of 2,470. Lithuania came second with 250 immigrants. Foreign citizens were 37,950 by the end of the 4th quarter 2017.

Population, births, deaths and migration in the 4th quarter 2017
  Total Males Females
Population at the end of the quarter 348,580 177,680 170,910
Population at the start of the quarter 346,750 176,590 170,160
Change 1,840 1,090 750
Births 1,020 520 490
Deaths 550 300 250
Net migration 1,390 870 520
Immigration 3,080 1,870 1,210
Emigration 1,690 1,000 690
All numbers are rounded. When greater than 50 to the next 10 and to the next 5 when 50 or less. Due to the rounding, figures may not add up to totals and subtotals. 


The National Register of Persons is used to calculate the population.

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For further information please contact 528 1030 , email mannfjoldi@hagstofa.is

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