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Iceland sits directly on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart, visibly widening the island a few centimeters each year.
Iceland
Iceland
Population, GDP, and key facts about Iceland — updated for 2026.
Capital · REYKJAVIKContinent · EUROPEISO · ISL
Iceland quick facts
- Population
- 386,506
- Area
- 103,000 km²
- Population density
- 4 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 33.2 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 85.9K
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (kr, ISK)
- Language
- Icelandic
Iceland at human scale
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Iceland
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
What is Iceland's population?
Iceland has a population of 386,506.
What is Iceland's GDP per capita?
Iceland's GDP per capita is US$ 85.9K.
What is the currency of Iceland?
The currency of Iceland is the Icelandic króna (ISK).
Is Iceland bigger than Faroe Islands?
Iceland is about 7.9× the size of Faroe Islands by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.