Iceland

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 392.4K (2025). World rank 176 of 216; in Europe, 41 of 48. Area: 103,000 km². World rank 109 of 249; in Europe, 16 of 52. GDP per person: $98,323 (2025). World rank 9 of 210 (1 = best); in Europe, 6 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: population 330.8K → 392.4K, GDP $17.7B → $38.6B, and GDP per person $53,506 → $98,323.

State

Official name: Iceland
Local name: Ísland
Capital: Reykjavik
Region: Europe
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 392,404 2025
Area: 103,000 km²
GDP: $38.6B 2025
GDP per person: $98,323 2025
Life expectancy: 82.8 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Icelandic
Currency: Icelandic Króna (ISK)
Time zones: UTC
Calling code: +354
Emergency numbers: 112
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, F
Mains voltage: 230 V