Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Iceland
Iceland: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
138th
of 164 countries
All-time high
158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
19,145 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Iceland, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2022, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Iceland stood at 158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and up 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Iceland peaked at 158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 19,145 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
Iceland ranks 138th of 164 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19,145 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 20,766 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1963 | 22,879 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 1964 | 25,216 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 1965 | 27,045 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1966 | 29,382 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1967 | 29,018 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 27,397 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1969 | 28,095 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 30,193 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1971 | 34,138 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 1972 | 36,252 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1973 | 38,717 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 40,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1975 | 41,181 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 43,647 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 47,496 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 50,358 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 52,790 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 55,824 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 58,211 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 59,467 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 58,178 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 60,578 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 62,584 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 66,510 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 72,185 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 72,121 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 72,236 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 73,074 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 72,704 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 69,936 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 70,592 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 72,836 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 72,628 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 75,830 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 80,882 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 85,859 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 88,974 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 92,842 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 96,081 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 95,994 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 97,861 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 105,655 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 111,790 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 117,461 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 127,668 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 129,986 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 120,010 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 115,027 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 116,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 118,119 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 123,495 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 125,579 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 131,151 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 139,418 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 145,267 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 151,493 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 154,227 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 143,059 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 149,258 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.71 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 4% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.62 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 10% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,438 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 19,145 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 29,382 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 41,570 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 30,193 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 52,790 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 63,789 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 55,824 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 72,236 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 76,332 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 69,936 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 88,974 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 109,535 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 92,842 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 129,986 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 132,065 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 115,027 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 154,227 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 150,398 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 143,059 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 135 Kyrgyzstan 165,292 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 136 Paraguay 164,459 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 137 Sierra Leone 161,836 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 139 Lesotho 156,842 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 140 Djibouti 146,492 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 141 Gabon 139,851 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
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- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0089 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Iceland?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Iceland was 158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 158,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,145 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Iceland rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Iceland ranks 138th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.