Net capital account (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Iceland
Iceland: Net capital account (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate was 33.25 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net capital account (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Iceland, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, net capital account (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Iceland stood at 33.25 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 128.2% on the previous year and up 235.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net capital account (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Iceland peaked at 472.4 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -289.67 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Iceland ranks 53rd of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net capital account (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -20.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -6.12 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1993 | 41.77 % change on previous year | -782.3% |
| 1994 | -37.25 % change on previous year | -189.2% |
| 1995 | -184.94 % change on previous year | +396.4% |
| 1996 | 39.9 % change on previous year | -121.6% |
| 1997 | -5.3 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1998 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -190.4% |
| 1999 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 2000 | -5.38 % change on previous year | -249.9% |
| 2001 | -23.2 % change on previous year | +331.2% |
| 2002 | -15.05 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 2003 | -28.08 % change on previous year | +86.6% |
| 2004 | -17.62 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 2005 | -10.38 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 2006 | -19.24 % change on previous year | +85.3% |
| 2007 | -74.81 % change on previous year | +288.8% |
| 2008 | 14.02 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 2009 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2010 | 0.2346 % change on previous year | -92.9% |
| 2011 | -11.18 % change on previous year | -4864.9% |
| 2012 | 19.85 % change on previous year | -277.6% |
| 2013 | -5.54 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 2014 | -24.57 % change on previous year | +343.4% |
| 2015 | 17.45 % change on previous year | -171.0% |
| 2016 | -15.81 % change on previous year | -190.6% |
| 2017 | -7.54 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2018 | 46.39 % change on previous year | -715.6% |
| 2019 | 75.9 % change on previous year | +63.6% |
| 2020 | 472.4 % change on previous year | +522.4% |
| 2021 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 2022 | -289.67 % change on previous year | -5208.8% |
| 2023 | -118.1 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 2024 | 33.25 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 33.25 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -10.51 % change on previous year. (67 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 33.25 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.8 % change on previous year, 5.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net capital account (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Iceland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -5208.8% | 5.67 % change on previous year | -289.67 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | -4864.9% | 0.2346 % change on previous year | -11.18 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -18.25 % change on previous year | -184.94 % change on previous year | 41.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -17.65 % change on previous year | -74.81 % change on previous year | 14.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.52 % change on previous year | -24.57 % change on previous year | 75.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.71 % change on previous year | -289.67 % change on previous year | 472.4 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 50 Albania 34.66 % change on previous year compare
- 51 New Zealand 34.53 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Ecuador 33.67 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Estonia 32.77 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Sao Tome and Principe 31.61 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Uganda 29.05 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net capital account (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Iceland?
- Net capital account (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Iceland was 33.25 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net capital account (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 472.4 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest net capital account (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -289.67 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Iceland rank for net capital account (bop, current us$), annual growth rate?
- Iceland ranks 53rd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net capital account (bop, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 235.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net capital account (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net capital account (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net capital account Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net capital account (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.