GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Iceland
Iceland: GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) was 4.59 trillion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.59 trillion
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
21st
of 74 countries
All-time high
4.59 trillion
in 2024
All-time low
94.45 million
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
GDP in Iceland, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Iceland is 4.59 trillion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 117.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Iceland peaked at 4.59 trillion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 94.45 million, in 1960.
Iceland ranks 21st of 74 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 94.45 million | — |
| 1961 | 106.91 million | +13.2% |
| 1962 | 128.70 million | +20.4% |
| 1963 | 153.61 million | +19.4% |
| 1964 | 196.17 million | +27.7% |
| 1965 | 236.56 million | +20.6% |
| 1966 | 284.08 million | +20.1% |
| 1967 | 288.24 million | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 309.82 million | +7.5% |
| 1969 | 383.38 million | +23.7% |
| 1970 | 479.70 million | +25.1% |
| 1971 | 610.44 million | +27.3% |
| 1972 | 766.98 million | +25.6% |
| 1973 | 1.08 billion | +40.4% |
| 1974 | 1.57 billion | +45.5% |
| 1975 | 2.24 billion | +42.8% |
| 1976 | 3.15 billion | +40.6% |
| 1977 | 4.55 billion | +44.4% |
| 1978 | 7.05 billion | +55.0% |
| 1979 | 10.41 billion | +47.7% |
| 1980 | 16.79 billion | +61.2% |
| 1981 | 26.12 billion | +55.5% |
| 1982 | 40.99 billion | +57.0% |
| 1983 | 71.12 billion | +73.5% |
| 1984 | 93.96 billion | +32.1% |
| 1985 | 128.19 billion | +36.4% |
| 1986 | 169.72 billion | +32.4% |
| 1987 | 220.97 billion | +30.2% |
| 1988 | 271.85 billion | +23.0% |
| 1989 | 334.88 billion | +23.2% |
| 1990 | 390.20 billion | +16.5% |
| 1991 | 421.90 billion | +8.1% |
| 1992 | 421.73 billion | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 435.09 billion | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 462.53 billion | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 476.95 billion | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 511.16 billion | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 547.15 billion | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 612.92 billion | +12.0% |
| 1999 | 658.80 billion | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 718.56 billion | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 810.90 billion | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 863.11 billion | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 887.12 billion | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 980.15 billion | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 1.08 trillion | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 1.24 trillion | +14.8% |
| 2007 | 1.41 trillion | +13.4% |
| 2008 | 1.60 trillion | +14.1% |
| 2009 | 1.63 trillion | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 1.70 trillion | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 1.78 trillion | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 1.87 trillion | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 1.98 trillion | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 2.11 trillion | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 2.34 trillion | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 2.55 trillion | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 2.68 trillion | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 2.89 trillion | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 3.06 trillion | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 2.98 trillion | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 3.33 trillion | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 3.95 trillion | +18.4% |
| 2023 | 4.37 trillion | +10.7% |
| 2024 | 4.59 trillion | +5.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 4.59 trillion is above the median for high income countries, which is 528.44 billion, 8.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 4.59 trillion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 591.53 billion, 7.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 218.19 million | 94.45 million | 383.38 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.19 billion | 479.70 million | 10.41 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 137.46 billion | 16.79 billion | 334.88 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 493.84 billion | 390.20 billion | 658.80 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 trillion | 718.56 billion | 1.63 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.30 trillion | 1.70 trillion | 3.06 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.84 trillion | 2.98 trillion | 4.59 trillion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More economy & growth data for Iceland
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -125.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0153 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,500 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.5124 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0111 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1,095 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Iceland?
- Gdp in Iceland was 4.59 trillion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.59 trillion in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.45 million in 1960.
- How does Iceland rank for gdp?
- Iceland ranks 21st out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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