Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Iceland
Iceland: Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre was 57,609 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
57,609 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
106th
of 180 countries
All-time high
85,267 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2011
All-time low
238.6 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Iceland, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 57,609 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre for total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and up 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Iceland peaked at 85,267 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2011 and was at its lowest, 238.6 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Iceland ranks 106th 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.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Iceland, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 238.6 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 318.37 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +33.4% |
| 1963 | 344.21 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 437.09 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +27.0% |
| 1965 | 537.84 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +23.0% |
| 1966 | 579.06 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1967 | 351.73 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -39.3% |
| 1968 | 278.85 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -20.7% |
| 1969 | 384.25 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +37.8% |
| 1970 | 536.7 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +39.7% |
| 1971 | 699.36 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +30.3% |
| 1972 | 847.18 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +21.1% |
| 1973 | 1,014 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 1974 | 527.15 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -48.0% |
| 1975 | 496.79 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 1976 | 832.14 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +67.5% |
| 1977 | 1,045 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +25.6% |
| 1978 | 1,454 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +39.1% |
| 1979 | 1,866 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +28.3% |
| 1980 | 2,022 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1981 | 2,484 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +22.8% |
| 1982 | 1,671 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -32.7% |
| 1983 | 1,676 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 1,424 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -15.0% |
| 1985 | 2,210 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +55.3% |
| 1986 | 3,282 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +48.5% |
| 1987 | 3,342 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1988 | 3,101 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 3,561 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1990 | 4,538 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +27.5% |
| 1991 | 4,656 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 5,134 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 4,445 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 3,109 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -30.0% |
| 1995 | 3,262 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 4,706 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +44.3% |
| 1997 | 3,969 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -15.7% |
| 1998 | 4,414 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1999 | 4,934 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 2000 | 4,041 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -18.1% |
| 2001 | 3,545 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -12.3% |
| 2002 | 4,604 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +29.9% |
| 2003 | 8,166 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +77.4% |
| 2004 | 10,715 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +31.2% |
| 2005 | 10,659 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 23,364 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +119.2% |
| 2007 | 26,254 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2008 | 35,618 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +35.7% |
| 2009 | 38,729 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 57,741 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +49.1% |
| 2011 | 85,267 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +47.7% |
| 2012 | 41,811 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -51.0% |
| 2013 | 42,271 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 41,666 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 50,280 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +20.7% |
| 2016 | 72,076 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +43.3% |
| 2017 | 65,498 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 62,692 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 67,266 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 63,665 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 70,206 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 58,390 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -16.8% |
| 2023 | 57,609 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 57,609 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 446,780 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, 13% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 57,609 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 187,319 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, 31% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 385.56 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 238.6 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 579.06 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 931.82 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 496.79 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 1,866 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,477 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 1,424 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 3,561 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,317 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 3,109 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 5,134 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,569 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 3,545 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 38,729 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 58,657 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 41,666 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 85,267 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 62,467 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 57,609 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 70,206 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 103 Estonia 60,690 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 104 Tunisia 59,473 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 105 New Zealand 58,818 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 107 Gambia 57,019 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 108 Croatia 56,752 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 109 Oman 56,396 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
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$), annual growth rate 20.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Iceland?
- Total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Iceland was 57,609 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 85,267 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2011.
- What is the lowest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 238.6 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Iceland rank for total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre?
- Iceland ranks 106th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.3%. 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 Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) 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.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Total reserves International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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About this data
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) 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.