GNI per capita in Iceland
Iceland: GNI per capita was 9.19 million constant LCU in 2024. ▲ Rising
GNI per capita in Iceland, 2000–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gni per capita in Iceland stood at 9.19 million constant LCU.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Iceland peaked at 9.25 million constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6.50 million constant LCU, in 2009.
That places Iceland 12th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
GNI per capita in Iceland, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.83 million constant LCU | — |
| 2001 | 6.99 million constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 7.18 million constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 7.10 million constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 7.34 million constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 7.85 million constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 7.90 million constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 8.37 million constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 6.93 million constant LCU | -17.3% |
| 2009 | 6.50 million constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 6.61 million constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 6.88 million constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 7.06 million constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 7.83 million constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 7.90 million constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 8.42 million constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 8.99 million constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 9.02 million constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 9.10 million constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 9.11 million constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 8.39 million constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 8.54 million constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 9.07 million constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 9.25 million constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 9.19 million constant LCU | -0.7% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 9.19 million constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 58,234 constant LCU, 157.7× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 9.19 million constant LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 43,686 constant LCU, 210.3× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.30 million constant LCU | 6.50 million constant LCU | 8.37 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.09 million constant LCU | 6.61 million constant LCU | 9.11 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.89 million constant LCU | 8.39 million constant LCU | 9.25 million constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More economy & growth data for Iceland
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -851.71 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0221 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,170 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -201.70 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -107.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0052 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -514.02 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 20.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni per capita in Iceland?
- Gni per capita in Iceland was 9.19 million constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 9.25 million constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.50 million constant LCU in 2009.
- How does Iceland rank for gni per capita?
- Iceland ranks 12th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI per capita (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.