International Investment Position in Iceland
Iceland: International Investment Position was 56.10 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
International Investment Position in Iceland, 1986–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international investment position in Iceland is 56.10 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 14.5% on the previous year and up 47.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international investment position in Iceland peaked at 115.71 billion US dollar in 2007 and was at its lowest, 465.00 million US dollar, in 1988.
Iceland ranks 75th of 173 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.
International Investment Position in Iceland, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 499.00 million US dollar | — |
| 1987 | 572.00 million US dollar | +14.6% |
| 1988 | 465.00 million US dollar | -18.7% |
| 1989 | 509.00 million US dollar | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 717.01 million US dollar | +40.9% |
| 1991 | 700.34 million US dollar | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 732.78 million US dollar | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 736.58 million US dollar | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 819.15 million US dollar | +11.2% |
| 1995 | 965.14 million US dollar | +17.8% |
| 1996 | 1.32 billion US dollar | +36.7% |
| 1997 | 1.63 billion US dollar | +23.6% |
| 1998 | 2.27 billion US dollar | +39.4% |
| 1999 | 3.53 billion US dollar | +55.2% |
| 2000 | 3.89 billion US dollar | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 4.06 billion US dollar | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 5.28 billion US dollar | +29.8% |
| 2003 | 10.19 billion US dollar | +93.1% |
| 2004 | 19.77 billion US dollar | +94.0% |
| 2005 | 40.62 billion US dollar | +105.5% |
| 2006 | 67.01 billion US dollar | +65.0% |
| 2007 | 115.71 billion US dollar | +72.7% |
| 2008 | 40.52 billion US dollar | -65.0% |
| 2009 | 38.32 billion US dollar | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 37.91 billion US dollar | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 38.12 billion US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 39.78 billion US dollar | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 47.11 billion US dollar | +18.4% |
| 2014 | 41.36 billion US dollar | -12.2% |
| 2015 | 38.06 billion US dollar | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 35.22 billion US dollar | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 29.56 billion US dollar | -16.1% |
| 2018 | 29.52 billion US dollar | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 32.60 billion US dollar | +10.4% |
| 2020 | 35.75 billion US dollar | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 43.10 billion US dollar | +20.5% |
| 2022 | 37.14 billion US dollar | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 43.03 billion US dollar | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 49.00 billion US dollar | +13.9% |
| 2025 | 56.10 billion US dollar | +14.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 511.25 million US dollar | 465.00 million US dollar | 572.00 million US dollar | 4 |
| 1990s | 1.34 billion US dollar | 700.34 million US dollar | 3.53 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.54 billion US dollar | 3.89 billion US dollar | 115.71 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.92 billion US dollar | 29.52 billion US dollar | 47.11 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.02 billion US dollar | 35.75 billion US dollar | 56.10 billion US dollar | 6 |
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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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) -1.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1135 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 11,161 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual -1.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 17.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 1.75 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6623 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international investment position in Iceland?
- International investment position in Iceland was 56.10 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest international investment position recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 115.71 billion US dollar in 2007.
- What is the lowest international investment position recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 465.00 million US dollar in 1988.
- How does Iceland rank for international investment position?
- Iceland ranks 75th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is international investment position rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.