Europe
Iceland: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Iceland: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Reykjavík
- Population
- 392,404
- Area
- 103,000 km²
- Currency
- Icelandic Króna (kr)
#174 by population · #106 by area · #104 economy in the world · #191 by population density
Population and society
Population of is, 1960–2025. From 175,574 in 1960 to 392,404 in 2025.
- Population density
- 4 per km² (rank 191 of 194)
- Urban population
- 94.2% (2025)
- Under 15
- 17.5% (2025)
- Over 65
- 16% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.56 (2024)
- Internet users
- 98.2% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $38.6B (rank 104 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 3.6% (2025)
- Inflation
- 4.1% (2025)
- Forests
- 0.6% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 8.5 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Lofsöngur
- Official name
- Ísland
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Icelandic
- Calling code
- +354
- Internet domain
- .is
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Demonym
- Icelander
Geography
- Continent
- Europe
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Hvannadalshnúkur (2,110 m)
- Largest city
- Reykjavík, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence from
- Denmark (1944)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $98,323 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 82.8 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.972 (rank 1 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austurland (Eastern Region) | Egilsstaðir | 11,227 (2023) | 21,986 |
| Höfuðborgarsvæði (Capital Region) | Reykjavík | 233,034 (2020) | 1,062 |
| Norðurland eystra (Northeastern Region) | Akureyri | 30,600 (2020) | 21,968 |
| Norðurland vestra (Northwestern Region) | Sauðárkrókur | 7,322 (2020) | 12,737 |
| Suðurland (Southern Region) | Selfoss | 28,399 (2020) | 24,256 |
| Suðurnes (Southern Peninsula Region) | Keflavík | 27,829 (2020) | 829 |
| Vestfirðir (Westfjords) | Ísafjörður | 7,379 (2023) | 9,409 |
| Vesturland (Western Region) | Borgarnes | 17,541 (2023) | 9,554 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Iceland · 1918–1944- Iceland · 1944–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Iceland?
Reykjavík
How many people live in Iceland?
392,404 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Iceland?
Icelandic Króna
What is the official language of Iceland?
Icelandic
What is the calling code of Iceland?
+354
Which countries border Iceland?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of Iceland?
Hvannadalshnúkur (2,110 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.