Fréttir Hagstofu Íslands http://www.hagstofa.is/en/publications/news-archive/advance-release-calendar/ Fréttir Hagstofu Íslands Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:29:04 Z 1 60092 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/deaths-2017/ Life expectancy in Iceland is one of the highest in Europe In 2017, the life expectancy in Iceland was 80.6 years for men and 83.9 years for women. 2018-06-18T09:00:00Z 59961 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/births-2017/ Fertility rate in 2017 lower than ever before There were 4,071 live births in Iceland in 2017. The number of boys was 2,112 and girls 1,959, i.e. 1,078 boys for every 1,000 girls. In 2017, the total fertility rate was 1.71, compared with 1.75 in 2016. The total fertility rate in Iceland has never been so low. 2018-05-25T09:00:00Z 59929 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/migration-2017/ Highest positive net migration since registration of migration began in 1801 Net external migration in Iceland in 2017 was 8,240 compared with 4,069 last year. It is the highest positive net migration in one year since registration of migration began in 1801. The number of immigrants was 14,929 in 2017 compared with 10,958 in 2016. At the same time the number of emigrants decreased from 6,889 in 2016 to 6,689 in 2017. 2018-05-18T09:00:00Z 59832 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-1st-quarter-2018/ The population increased by 2,120 in the first quarter of 2018 The population of Iceland at the end of the 1st quarter 2018 was 350,710. The number of males was 178,980 and females 171,730. 2018-05-02T09:00:00Z 59487 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-1st-of-january-2018/ Icelandic population grew by 3% last year The total population 1 January 2018 was 348,450 and grew by 10,101 from the previous year, a 3% rise. The number of men (177,600) increased by 3.8% while the number of women (170,850) increased by 2.1%. Proportionally the population growth was highest in the region of Southwest (7.4%), 1,777 persons. 2018-03-28T09:00:00Z 59335 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/icelandic-names-and-naming-practice/ Icelandic names and naming practice You are twice as likely to inherit your father’s given name if you are a man (11%) than your mother’s given name if you are a woman (5%). 2018-02-26T09:00:00Z 59179 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-4th-quarter-2017/ The population increased by 1,840 from the previous quarter 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. 2018-01-29T09:00:00Z 59036 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/names-and-birth-days-on-the-1st-of-january-2017/ Alexander and Emilía the most popular names for newborns Statistics Iceland has published data about names and naming practice in Iceland as of 1st of January 2017. The name Alexander was the most popular given name of new born male children, followed by Aron and Mikael, while Emilía, Emma and Elísabet were the most frequent names for female children born in 2016. 2017-12-18T09:00:00Z 58972 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/causes-of-death/ The leading causes of death for the last 20 years are diseases of the circulatory system and cancer The main causes of death in Iceland in 2006-2015 were diseases of the circulatory system (34%), a significant decline from the period 1996-2005 (40%). 2017-12-04T09:00:00Z 58929 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/adoptions-2016/ Adoptions not fewer since 1995 A total of 32 individuals were adopted in Iceland in 2016. Step-parent adoptions were 17 and primary adoptions 15. There have not been as few adoptions in one year since 1995. 2017-11-27T09:00:00Z 58851 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-3rd-quarter-2017/ The population of Iceland increased by 2,790 in the third quarter The population of Iceland at the end of the 3rd quarter 2017 was 346,750. The number of males was 176,590 and females 170,160. 2017-11-01T09:00:00Z 58832 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-projections-20172066/ 452 thousand inhabitants in 2066 The Icelandic population will grow, from 338 to 452 thousand persons in the next 50 years, due to both migration and natural increase, according to the medium projection variant. 2017-10-30T09:00:00Z 58473 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-2nd-quarter-2017/ Iceland population increased by 3,850 in the 2nd quarter The population of Iceland at the end of the 2nd quarter 2017 was 343,960. The number of males was 174,810 and females 169,150. 2017-08-01T09:00:00Z 58386 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-development-2016/ Population in Iceland grows by 1.8% A new issue in the Statistical Series on the population development in 2016 published by Statistics Iceland shows that on the 1st of January 2017 the population of Iceland was 338,349, the population growth with respect to 1st of January 2016 being 1.8% or 5,820 individuals. 2017-06-29T09:00:00Z 58331 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/immigrants-and-persons-with-foreign-background-2017/ Immigrants and persons with foreign background 2017 Immigrants in Iceland were 35,997 on 1 January 2017, 10.6% of the population. The proportion of immigrants is larger than last year, when it was 9.6% of the population. 2017-06-16T09:00:00Z 58332 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/statistics-on-international-protection-and-immigration-permits/ Statistics on International Protection and Immigration Permits In 2016, the number of refugees reached previously unknown heights when 173 were granted asylum in Iceland. 2017-06-16T09:00:00Z 58182 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/life-expectancy-and-mortality-rates-2016/ Life expectancy in Iceland is one of the highest in Europe In 2016, the life expectancy in Iceland was 80.7 years for men and 83.7 years for women. 2017-05-09T09:00:00Z 58170 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-1st-quarter-2017/ Population increase in the first quarter 2017 The population of Iceland at the end of the 1st quarter 2017 was 340,110. The number of males was 172,180 and females 167,930. The population increased by 1,660 from the previous quarter. 2017-05-04T09:00:00Z 58095 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/births-2016/ Total fertility rate in Iceland never lower In 2016, the total fertility rate in Iceland was 1.75, compared with 1.81 in 2015. The total fertility rate has never been so low in Iceland. 2017-04-07T09:00:00Z 58049 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/migration-2016/ Net external migration increases by 2,618 Net external migration in Iceland in 2016 was 4,069 compared with 1,451 in last year. The number of immigrants was 10,958 in 2016 compared with 7,461 in 2015. 2017-03-29T09:00:00Z 57998 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-1-january-2017/ Icelandic population grew by 1.8% last year The total population 1 January 2017 was 338,349 and grew by 5,820 from the previous year, a 1.8% rise. 2017-03-20T09:00:00Z 57806 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-4th-quarter-2016/ Population in the 4th quarter 2016 The population of Iceland at the end of the 4th quarter 2016 was 338,450. The number of males was 171,110 and females 167,330. 2017-01-30T09:00:00Z 57681 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/names-and-birth-days-on-the-1st-of-january-2016/ Names and Birth Days on the 1st of January 2016 Emilía and Aron were the most popular first names given to babies born in Iceland in 2015. 2016-12-20T09:00:00Z 57205 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-3rd-quarter-2016/ Population in the 3rd quarter 2016 The population of Iceland at the end of the 3rd quarter 2016 was 337,610. The number of males was 170,510 and females 167,100. The population increased by 1,550 from the previous quarter. 2016-11-02T09:00:00Z 57163 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/immigrants-and-persons-with-foreign-background-2016/ Immigrants and persons with foreign background 2016 Immigrants in Iceland were 31,812 1 January 2016, 9.6% of the population. The proportion of immigrants is larger than last year, when it was 8.9% of the population. 2016-10-25T09:00:00Z 57069 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/adoptions-2015/ Adoptions 2015 In 2015, 47 individuals were adopted in Iceland. This is somewhat more than in 2014, when there were 37 adoptions. Step-adoptions were 28 and primary adoptions 19. 2016-10-04T09:00:00Z 56815 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-2nd-quarter-2016/ Iceland population increases by 1,760 in 2nd quarter 2016 At the end of the 2nd quarter 2016 the population of Iceland was 336,060. The number of males was 169,540 and females 166,520. The population increased by 1,760 from the previous quarter. 2016-07-28T09:00:00Z 56769 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-projections-2016-2065/ Population projections 2016-2065 Statistics Iceland has published national projections for 2016 – 2065 which describe the size and structure of the future total population. 2016-06-29T09:00:00Z 56721 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-iceland-grows-by-1/ Population in Iceland grows by 1% Statistics Iceland has published a new issue in the Statistical Series on Icelandic population development in 2015. It shows that on the 1st of January 2016 the population of Iceland was 332,529, the population growth with respect to 1st of January 2015 being 1% or 3,429 individuals. 2016-06-21T09:00:00Z 56677 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/migration-2015/ Migration 2015 Net external migration was 1,451 in 2015 compared with 1,119 in 2014. The number of immigrants was 7,461 in 2015 compared with 6,988 in 2014. 2016-06-10T09:00:00Z 56581 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/life-expectancy-and-mortality-rates-2015/ Life expectancy in Iceland one of the highest in Europe In 2015, the life expectancy in Iceland was 81 years for men and 83.6 years for women. 2016-05-20T09:00:00Z 56426 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/births-2015/ Births 2015 Live births in Iceland were 4,129 in 2015. The number of boys was 2,119 and girls 2,010, i.e. 1,054 boys for every 1,000 girls. 2016-05-19T09:00:00Z 56405 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-1st-quarter-2016/ Population in the 1st quarter 2016 The population of Iceland at the end of the 1st quarter 2016 was 334,300. The number of males was 168,360 and females 165,930. 2016-05-09T09:00:00Z 56220 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-1-january-2016/ Iceland population increases by 1% The total population of Iceland 1 January 2016 was 332,529 compared with 329,100 in 2015. This constitutes an increase of 1%. 2016-03-11T09:00:00Z 56104 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-4th-quarter-2015/ Population in the 4th quarter 2015 The population of Iceland at the end of the 4th quarter 2015 was 332,750. The number of males was 167,410 and females 165,340. The population increased by 1,440 from the previous quarter. 2016-02-02T09:00:00Z 55816 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/names-and-birth-days-on-the-1st-of-january-2015/ Names and birth days on the 1st of January 2015 The name Aron was the most popular given name of new born male children and Margrét was the most frequent name given to female children born in 2014. 2015-12-21T09:00:00Z 55328 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-projections-20152065/ Population projections 2015–2065 Statistics Iceland has published national projections for 2015 – 2065 which describe the size and structure of the future total population. According to the medium projection variant the Icelandic population will grow from 329 to 437 thousand persons in the next 50 years. 2015-11-18T09:00:00Z 55205 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-3rd-quarter-2015/ Population in the 3rd quarter 2015 The population of Iceland at the end of the 3rd quarter 2015 was 331,310. The number of males was 166,590 and females 164,720. 2015-11-03T09:00:00Z 55228 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/immigrants-and-persons-with-foreign-background/ Immigrants and persons with foreign background 2015 Immigrants in Iceland were 29,192 1 January 2015, 8.9% of the population. 2015-10-29T09:00:00Z 55102 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-development-in-2014/ Population development in 2014 On the 1st of January 2015 the population of Iceland was 329,100, compared with 325,671 on the 1st of January 2014, an increase of 1%. 2015-10-12T09:00:00Z 51750 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/census-2011-senior-citizens/ Census 2011: Senior Citizens Senior citizens are defined as persons 65 years of age and older. According to the Icelandic census of the population 31 December 2011 senior citizens were 40,282, of which 21,640 were women. Senior citizens constitute 12.8% of the total population. 2015-09-01T09:00:00Z 51749 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/census-2011-institutional-households-and-the-homeless/ Census 2011: Institutional households and the homeless According to the Icelandic population census on 31 December 2011, 7,471 persons lived in institutional households, or 2.4% of the total population. The institutional populations mainly consisted of the elderly, with 3,853 persons living in institutions for the elderly, while 2,545 were residents of student housing facilities. 2015-08-24T09:00:00Z 51745 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-2nd-quarter-of-2015/ Population in the 2nd quarter of 2015 The population of Iceland at the end of the 2nd quarter of 2015 was 330,610, 166,170 males and 164,440 females. The population increased by 870 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 25,090 by the end of the 2nd quarter 2015. Inhabitants of the capital region were 212,120 2015-07-27T09:00:00Z 51737 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/life-expectancy-in-iceland-one-of-the-highest-in-europe/ Life expectancy in Iceland one of the highest in Europe In 2014, the life expectancy in Iceland was 80.6 years for men and 83.6 years for women. During the last 30 years, the long time evolution of life expectancy has increased by six and four years for men and women respectively. 2015-06-24T09:00:00Z 51731 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/births-2014/ Births 2014 Live births in Iceland were 4,375 in 2014. The number of boys was 2,233 and girls 2,142 or 1,042 boys for every 1,000 girls. There is small increase in the number of births from the previous year when 4,326 children were born. The total fertility rate in 2014 was 1.93, or the same as in 2013. 2015-06-12T09:00:00Z 51723 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/iceland-population-increased-by-700-in-1st-quarter/ Iceland population increased by 700 in 1st quarter The population of Iceland at the end of the 1st quarter 2015 was 329,740. The number of males was 165,650 and females 164,090. The population increased by 700 from the previous quarter. Inhabitants of the capital region were 211,830 and 117,920 outside the capital region. 2015-05-11T09:00:00Z 51711 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/census-2011-main-results-by-output-areas/ Census 2011: Main results by output areas The rate of university educated persons 25 years and older was highest in the two areas of “Vesturbær” in Reykjavik, where more than 50% of the population in this age group had attained education at the tertiary level. 2015-03-18T09:00:00Z 51712 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-1-january-2015/ Population 1 January 2015 The total population 1 January 2015 was 329,100 compared with 325,671 in 2014. This constitutes an increase of 1%. The population declined in three regions, primarily in the Northwest which lost 1.4% of its population in 2014. Five regions experienced a population increase. 2015-03-16T09:00:00Z 51708 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/migration-2014/ Migration 2014 Net external migration was 1,119 in 2014 compared with 1,159 in 2013. The number of immigrants was 6,988 in 2013 compared with 7,071 in 2013. At the same time the number of emigrants increased from 5,473 in 2013 to 5,875 in 2014. 2015-02-13T09:00:00Z 51705 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-4th-quarter-2014/ Population in the 4th quarter 2014 The population of Iceland at the end of the 4th quarter 2014 was 329,040, the number of males was 165,150 and females 163,890. The population increased by 870 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 24,230 by the end of the 4th quarter 2014. Inhabitants of the capital region were 211,230. 2015-01-26T09:00:00Z 51697 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-projection-2014-2065/ Population projection 2014-2065 Statistics Iceland has published national projections for 2014 – 2065 which describe the size and structure of the future total population. The forecast is based on new and improved statistical models for migration, fertility and mortality. 2014-12-15T09:00:00Z 51666 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/adoptions-2013/ Adoptions 2013 In 2013, 52 individuals were adopted in Iceland. This is somewhat more than in 2012, when there were 34 adoptions. Step-adoptions were 31 and primary adoptions 21. 2014-12-11T09:00:00Z 51571 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/names-and-birth-days-1-january-2014/ Names and Birth Days 1 January 2014 The name Aron was the most popular given name of new born male children and Katrín was the most frequent name given to female children born in 2013. 2014-11-27T09:00:00Z 51569 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/immigrants-and-persons-with-foreign-background-1996-2014/ Immigrants and persons with foreign background 1996-2014 Immigrants in Iceland were 27,447 1 January 2014, 8.4% of the population. The proportion of immigrants is slightly larger than last year, when it was 8.1% of the population. The number of second generation immigrants rose from 3,204 in 2013 to 3,532 in 2014. 2014-11-06T09:00:00Z 51510 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-3rd-quarter-2014/ Population in the 3rd quarter 2014 The population of Iceland at the end of the 3rd quarter 2014 was 328,170, 164,710 males and 163,460 females. The population increased by 1,130 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 23,840 by the end of the 3rd quarter 2014. Inhabitants of the capital region were 210,660. 2014-10-22T09:00:00Z 51481 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-2nd-quarter-2014/ Population in the 2nd quarter 2014 The population of Iceland at the end of the 2nd quarter 2014 was 327,050, 164,130 males and 162,920 females. The population increased by 700 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 23,080 by the end of the 2nd quarter 2014. Inhabitants of the capital region were 209,680. 2014-07-24T09:00:00Z 51559 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/mortality-and-life-expectancy-2013/ Mortality and life expectancy 2013 In 2013, 2,154 persons died in Iceland, 1,091 men and 1,063 women. The crude death rate was 6.7 per 1,000 inhabitants. 2014-07-16T09:00:00Z 51556 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/births-2013/ Births 2013 Live births in Iceland were 4,326 in 2013, 2,129 boys and 2,197 girls, 969 boys for every 1,000 girls. This is a decrease in the number of births from the previous year when 4,533 children were born. The total fertility rate was 1.93, compared with 2.04 in 2012. The total fertility rate peaked during the late 1950s and early 1960s, was 4.27 in 1960 and 4.24 in 1959. 2014-07-10T09:00:00Z 51557 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/census-2011-main-results/ Census 2011 - Main results According to the Icelandic Census 2011, the total number of persons residing in Iceland was 315,556 on 31 December of 2011. This was 4,019 persons fewer than in the population statistics previously published by Statistics Iceland which is based on legal domicile. This is mainly due to different definitions. 2014-07-03T09:00:00Z 51443 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-1st-quarter-2014/ Population in the 1st quarter 2014 The population of Iceland at the end of the 1st quarter 2014 was 326,340, 163,660 males and 162,680 females. The population increased by 720 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 23,060 by the end of the 1st quarter 2014. 2014-04-23T09:00:00Z 51546 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-1-january-2014/ Population 1 January 2014 The total population 1 January 2013 was 325,671 compared with 321,857 in 2013. This constitutes an increase of 1.2%. The population declined in two regions, primarily in the Northwest which lost 0.8% of its population in 2014. Six regions experienced a population increase. The region Suðurnes gained most proportionally (1.7%) where the population increased by 354 persons. 2014-03-04T09:00:00Z 51544 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/number-of-immigrants-exceeds-the-number-of-emigrants-for-the-first-time-since-2008/ Number of immigrants exceeds the number of emigrants for the first time since 2008 Net external migration was 1,598 in 2013 compared with -319 in 2012. The number of immigrants was 7,071 in 2013 compared with 5,957 in 2012. At the same time the number of emigrants declined from 6,276 in 2012 to 5,473 in 2013. 2014-02-03T09:00:00Z 51412 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-4th-quarter-2013/ Population in the 4th quarter 2013 The population of Iceland at the end of the 4th quarter 2013 was 325,620, 163,280 males and 162,340 females. The population increased by 610 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 22,690. Inhabitants of the capital region were 208,710. 2014-01-21T09:00:00Z 51293 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/the-population-in-iceland-increased-by-1200-in-the-3rd-quarter/ The population in Iceland increased by 1,200 in the 3rd quarter The population of Iceland at the end of the 3rd quarter 2013 was 325,010, 163,000 males and 162,010 females. The population increased by 1,200 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 22,760 by the end of the 3rd quarter 2013. Inhabitants of the capital region were 208,210. 2013-10-15T09:00:00Z 51287 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/names-and-birth-days-1-january-2013/ Names and Birth Days 1 January 2013 In 2012 the name Aron was the most popular given name of new born male children. Emilía was the most frequent name given to female children born in 2012. 2013-09-17T09:00:00Z 51284 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/news-release-on-marriages-cohabitation-and-divorces-2012-postponed/ News release on marriages, cohabitation and divorces 2012 postponed News release on marriages, cohabitation and divorces 2012 and child custody after divorce 2012, due for release today 11 September, has been postponed indefinitely. 2013-09-11T09:00:00Z 51282 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/news-release-on-causes-of-death-for-2010-postponed/ News release on causes of death for 2010 postponed News release on causes of death for 2010, due for release today, will be postponed indefinitely. The same also applies for a news release on causes of death for 2011 due for release 17 December 2013. 2013-08-27T09:00:00Z 51394 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-projection-2013-2060/ Population projection 2013-2060 A publication on population projection is now available in Statistics Iceland‘s Statistical Series. The population in Iceland will increase from 321,857 in 2013 to 430,545 in 2060 according to the medium variant of the population projection of Statistics Iceland. 2013-08-22T09:00:00Z 51292 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/the-iceland-population-increased-by-880-in-the-2nd-quarter/ The Iceland population increased by 880 in the 2nd quarter The population of Iceland at the end of the 2nd quarter 2013 was 323,810, 162,400 males and 161,410 females. The population increased by 880 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 21,990 by the end of the 2nd quarter 2013. Inhabitants of the capital region were 207,120. 2013-07-17T09:00:00Z 51288 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/news-release-on-population-projection-postponed/ News release on population projection postponed News release on population projection 2013-2061, due for release today, will be postponed until Thursday 15 August 2013. 2013-06-04T09:00:00Z 51291 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/the-iceland-population-increased-by-1040-in-the-1st-quarter/ The Iceland population increased by 1,040 in the 1st quarter The population of Iceland at the end of the 1st quarter 2013 was 322,930, 161,960 males and 160,970 females. The population increased by 1,040 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 21,910 by the end of the 1st quarter 2013. Inhabitants of the capital region were 206,650. 2013-04-16T09:00:00Z 51290 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/the-icelandic-population-increased-by-07-in-2012/ The Icelandic population increased by 0.7% in 2012 On 1 January 2013 the resident population in Iceland was 321,857. The population growth was 0.7% or 2,282 persons. The population has grown in the past ten years by an annual average growth rate of 1.1%. 2013-04-09T09:00:00Z 51286 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/immigrants-and-persons-with-foreign-background-1996-2013/ Immigrants and persons with foreign background 1996-2013 Immigrants in Iceland were 25,926 1 January 2013, 8.1% of the population. The proportion of immigrants is slightly larger than last year, when it was 8.0% of the population. The number of second generation immigrants rose from 2,876 in 2012 to 3,204 in 2013. 2013-03-19T09:00:00Z 51285 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/births-2012/ Births 2012 Live births in Iceland were 4,533 in 2012, 2,317 boys and 2,216 girls, 1,046 boys for every 1,000 girls. This is an increase in the number of births from the previous year when 4,492 children were born. The total fertility rate was 2.04, compared with 2.02 in 2011. 2013-03-05T09:00:00Z 51283 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/infant-mortality-in-iceland-was-lower-than-in-any-other-european-country-in-2011/ Infant mortality in Iceland was lower than in any other European country in 2011 Infant mortality in Iceland was lower than in any other European country in 2011, 0.9 per 1,000 live births. Life expectancy of males in 2012 was 80.8 years and 83.9 years for females in 2012. 2013-02-26T09:00:00Z 51289 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-1-january-2013/ Population 1 January 2013 The total population 1 January 2013 was 321,857 compared with 319,575 in 2012. This constitutes an increase of 0.7%. The population declined in two regions, mostly in the Northwest which lost 0.4% of its population in 2013. Six regions experienced a population increase. The Westfjords gained most proportionally (1.1%) where the population increased by 77 persons. 2013-02-12T09:00:00Z 51281 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/migration-2012/ Migration 2012 Net external migration was -319 in 2012 compared with -1,404 in 2011. The number of immigrants was 5,957 in 2012 compared with 5,578 in 2011. At the same time the number of emigrants declined from 6,982 in 2011 to 6,276 in 2012. 2013-01-22T09:00:00Z 51294 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/the-population-increases-by-1230-in-4th-quarter-2012/ The population increases by 1,230 in 4th quarter 2012 The population of Iceland at the end of the 4th quarter 2012 was 321,890, 161,440 males and 160,450 females. The population increased by 1,230 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 21,470 by the end of the 4th quarter 2012. Inhabitants of the capital region were 205,740. 2013-01-17T09:00:00Z 51187 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/the-iceland-population-increased-by-500-in-the-third-quarter/ The Iceland population increased by 500 in the third quarter The population of Iceland at the end of the 3rd quarter 2012 was 320,660, 160,870 males and 159,790 females. The population increased by 500 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 20,820 by the end of the 3rd Quarter 2012. Inhabitants of the capital region were 204,630. 2012-10-15T09:00:00Z 51222 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/immigrants-and-persons-with-foreign-background-1996-2012/ Immigrants and persons with foreign background 1996-2012 Immigrants in Iceland were 24,442 1 January 2012, 8.0% of the population. The number of immigrants fell from 1 January 2011, when they were 8.1% of the population. At the same time the number of second generation immigrants rose from 2,582 to 2,876. 2012-09-25T09:00:00Z 51186 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/names-and-birth-days1-january-2012/ Names and Birth Days1 January 2012 In 2011 the name Aron was the most popular given name of new born male children. Emilía was the most frequent name given to female children born in 2011. 2012-09-18T09:00:00Z 51221 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/changes-to-release-dates/ Changes to release dates Due to unforeseen circumstances, the statistical release on deaths in 2010, due 11 September 2012, will be postponed until further notice. 2012-09-10T09:00:00Z 51185 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/the-iceland-population-increased-by-100-in-the-second-quarter/ The Iceland population increased by 100 in the second quarter The population of Iceland at the end of the 2nd quarter 2012 was 320,160, 160,600 males and 159,560 females. The population increased by 100 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 20,570 by the end of the 2nd Quarter 2012. Inhabitants of the capital region were 203,970. 2012-07-17T09:00:00Z 51184 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/news-release-on-population-projection-2012-2060-postponed/ News release on population projection 2012-2060 postponed News release on population projection 2012-2060, due for release today, Thursday 31 May, will be postponed until 5 June. 2012-05-31T09:00:00Z 51183 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/the-population-increased-by-500-in-the-1st-quarter/ The population increased by 500 in the 1st quarter The population of Iceland at the end of the 1st quarter 2012 was 320,060, 160,610 males and 159,450 females. The population increased by 500 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 20,950 by the end of the 1st quarter 2012. Inhabitants of the capital region were 203,970. 2012-04-18T09:00:00Z 51182 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/the-iceland-population-increased-by-04-in-2011/ The Iceland population increased by 0.4% in 2011 On 1 January 2012 the resident population in Iceland was 319,575, an increase of 1,123 (0.4%) from the previous year. Although increasing, the population growth of 0.4% was historically low. 2012-04-03T09:00:00Z 51181 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/foreign-citizens-1-january-2012/ Foreign citizens 1 January 2012 Foreign citizens were 6.6% of the population 1 January 2012, the same as in the previous year. The number of foreign citizens was 20,957 or 186 fewer than in the previous year. The rate of foreign citizens has almost doubled in the past decade. 2012-03-20T09:00:00Z 51180 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/births-2011/ Births 2011 Live births in Iceland were 4,496 in 2011, 2,327 boys and 2,169 girls. That amounts to 1,073 boys for every 1,000 girls. This is a decrease in the number of births from the previous year when 4,907 children were born. Although decreasing, the number of births in 2011 is still the same as the average in the last couple of decades. 2012-03-13T09:00:00Z 51179 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/mortality-and-life-expectancy-2011/ Mortality and life expectancy 2011 In 2011, 1,985 persons died in Iceland, 998 men and 987 women. The crude death rate was 6.2 per 1,000 inhabitants. Infant mortality rate in Iceland was 0.9 per 1,000 live births in 2011. 2012-02-21T09:00:00Z 51191 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/error-in-the-calculation-of-age-in-population-figures/ Error in the calculation of age in population figures Due to an error in the calculation of age, the population figures for the reference date 1 December 2011 are republished. This regards one table published 14 February and two tables on religious affiliation on 7 February. 2012-02-15T09:00:00Z 51178 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-1-january-2012/ Population 1 January 2012 The population on 1 January 2012 was 319,575 compared with 318,452 in 2011. This constitutes an increase of 0.4%. The population declined in four regions, mostly in the Northwest which lost 2.6% of its population in 2011. Five regions experienced a population increase. 2012-02-14T09:00:00Z 51190 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/news-release-on-population-1-january-2012-postponed/ News release on population 1 January 2012 postponed News release on population 1 January 2012, due for release today, Tuesday 7 February, will be postponed until 14 February. 2012-02-07T09:00:00Z 51177 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/migration-2011/ Migration 2011 Net external migration was -1,404 in 2011 compared with -2,134 in 2010. The number of immigrants was 5,578 in 2011 compared with 5,625 in 2010. At the same time the number of emigrants declined from 7,759 in 2010 to 6,982 in 2011. 2012-01-24T09:00:00Z 51176 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-4th-quarter-2011/ Population in the 4th Quarter 2011 The population of Iceland at the end of the 4th quarter 2011 was 319,560, 160,360 males and 159,200 females. The population increased by 470 from the previous quarter. Foreign citizens were 20,930 by the end of the 4th Quarter 2011. Inhabitants of the capital region were 203,570. 2012-01-16T09:00:00Z 51047 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/news-release-on-names-1-january-2011-postponed/ News release on names 1 January 2011 postponed News release on names 2011, due for release today, Tuesday 6 September, will be postponed until 13 September. 2011-09-06T09:00:00Z 50880 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-1-december-2010-by-municipalities-and-parishes/ Population 1 December 2010 by municipalities and parishes The population of Iceland was 318,236 on 1 December 2010. This is an increase of 0.2% from previous year. The population increased in the Capital region and in the Northeast, while the population decreased in all other regions from 1 December 2009. 2010-12-21T09:00:00Z 50836 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/immigrants-and-persons-with-foreign-background-1-january-2010/ Immigrants and persons with foreign background 1 January 2010 Immigrants in Iceland were 26,171 1 January 2010, 8.2% of the population. The number of immigrants fell from 1 January 2009, when they were 9.6% of the population. At the same time the number of second generation immigrants rose from 1,898 in 2009 to 2,254 1 January 2010. 2010-12-07T09:00:00Z 50835 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/adoptions-2009/ Adoptions 2009 In 2009, 61 individuals were adopted in Iceland. Step-adoptions were 33 and primary adoptions 28. In 17 cases, children in primary adoptions came from abroad. Eight of the children who were adopted from abroad came from China. 2010-10-19T09:00:00Z 50858 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/population-in-the-third-quarter-2010/ Population in the third quarter 2010 The population of Iceland at the end of the third quarter 2010 was 318,200, 160,000 males and 158,200 females. Foreign citizens were 21,500 by the end of the second quarter 2010. Inhabitants of the capital region were 201,900. 2010-10-15T09:00:00Z 50834 http://statice.is/publications/news-archive/population/causes-of-death-2009/ Causes of death 2009 In 2009, 2,002 persons died, 969 females and 1,033 males. Most persons (729) died in 2009 because of diseases of the circulatory system, of whom 350 (146 females and 204 males) died due to ischaemic heart diseases, and 159 (84 females and 75 males) because of cerebrovascular diseases. 2010-09-21T09:00:00Z