Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Iceland
Iceland: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth was 17.56 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
17.56 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 346.3%
World rank
19th
of 205 countries
All-time high
46.72 % change on previous year
in 1987
All-time low
-26.51 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
52
1974–2025
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Iceland, 1974–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 17.56 % change on previous year for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in 2025.
That represents a change of up 346.3% on the previous year and up 1,031.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Iceland peaked at 46.72 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -26.51 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Iceland ranks 19th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 27.79 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | -7.52 % change on previous year | -127.1% |
| 1976 | 16.33 % change on previous year | -317.1% |
| 1977 | 30.63 % change on previous year | +87.6% |
| 1978 | 13.9 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 1979 | 15.38 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 18.86 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 1981 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 1982 | -7.33 % change on previous year | -422.5% |
| 1983 | -11.68 % change on previous year | +59.2% |
| 1984 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -125.0% |
| 1985 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +51.5% |
| 1986 | 31.99 % change on previous year | +624.4% |
| 1987 | 46.72 % change on previous year | +46.0% |
| 1988 | 10.09 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1989 | -10.46 % change on previous year | -203.6% |
| 1990 | 14.5 % change on previous year | -238.7% |
| 1991 | 6.94 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1992 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -42.2% |
| 1993 | -13.6 % change on previous year | -439.1% |
| 1994 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
| 1995 | 11.2 % change on previous year | +298.8% |
| 1996 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 1997 | 0.57 % change on previous year | -85.0% |
| 1998 | 12.24 % change on previous year | +2047.3% |
| 1999 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2000 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2001 | -6.87 % change on previous year | -599.7% |
| 2002 | 13.01 % change on previous year | -289.4% |
| 2003 | 21.77 % change on previous year | +67.3% |
| 2004 | 19.3 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2005 | 20.99 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -85.1% |
| 2007 | 25.67 % change on previous year | +721.0% |
| 2008 | -14.49 % change on previous year | -156.4% |
| 2009 | -26.51 % change on previous year | +83.0% |
| 2010 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 2011 | 10.34 % change on previous year | +99.6% |
| 2012 | -3.34 % change on previous year | -132.3% |
| 2013 | 8.91 % change on previous year | -366.4% |
| 2014 | 11.12 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 2015 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -117.0% |
| 2016 | 18.86 % change on previous year | -1100.2% |
| 2017 | 17.85 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 6.86 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 2019 | -5.53 % change on previous year | -180.5% |
| 2020 | -11.63 % change on previous year | +110.5% |
| 2021 | 18.53 % change on previous year | -259.3% |
| 2022 | 11.46 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 2023 | 8.18 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2024 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 2025 | 17.56 % change on previous year | +346.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.08 % change on previous year | -7.52 % change on previous year | 30.63 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 8.78 % change on previous year | -11.68 % change on previous year | 46.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.66 % change on previous year | -13.6 % change on previous year | 14.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.74 % change on previous year | -26.51 % change on previous year | 25.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.84 % change on previous year | -5.53 % change on previous year | 18.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8 % change on previous year | -11.63 % change on previous year | 18.53 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 16 Ireland 18.89 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Tajikistan 18.62 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Palau 17.95 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Kiribati 17.5 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Angola 17.45 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Türkiye 17.27 % change on previous year compare
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8994 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 88,429 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 9.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 115.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 11.36 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.5382 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 52,920 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Iceland?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Iceland was 17.56 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 46.72 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.51 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Iceland rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth?
- Iceland ranks 19th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,031.1%. 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.