Iceland: Facts & Stats
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Facts
| Also Known As | Republic of Iceland • Lýdhveldidh Ísland • Ísland |
|---|---|
| Head Of Government | Prime Minister: Kristrún Frostadóttir |
| Capital | Reykjavík |
| Population | (2025 est.) 383,100 |
| Head Of State | President: Halla Tómasdóttir |
| Form Of Government | unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (Althingi, or Parliament [63]) |
| Official Language | Icelandic |
| Official Religion | Evangelical Lutheran |
| Official Name | Lýdhveldidh Ísland (Republic of Iceland) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 103,000 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 39,768 |
| Monetary Unit | króna (ISK) |
| Population Rank | (2025) 180 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 408,900 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2025) 9.6 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2025) 3.7 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2024) 94.1% • Rural: (2024) 5.9% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2024) 80.3 years • Female: (2024) 84.4 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: 100% • Female: 100% |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 31,624 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 80,400 |
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National anthem of Iceland
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