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EstoniavsIceland

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Estonia is higher

Estonia records 1,372,341, about 3.55× the other value.

Surface area

Iceland is higher

Iceland records 103,000 km², about 2.27× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Estonia is higher

Estonia records $43.13 billion, about 1.30× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇪🇪 Estonia1,372,341
🇮🇸 Iceland386,506

Estonia’s population is 255% larger than that of Iceland, a difference of 985,835.

Surface area

🇪🇪 Estonia45,340 km²
🇮🇸 Iceland103,000 km²

Iceland’s surface area is 127% larger than that of Estonia, a difference of 57,660 km².

Population density

🇪🇪 Estonia30.3 /km²
🇮🇸 Iceland3.8 /km²

Estonia’s population density is 707% higher than that of Iceland, a difference of 26.5 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇪🇪 Estonia$43.13 billion · 2024
🇮🇸 Iceland$33.26 billion · 2024

Estonia’s nominal GDP is 30% larger than that of Iceland, a difference of $9.88 billion.

GDP per capita

🇪🇪 Estonia$31,428 · 2024
🇮🇸 Iceland$86,041 · 2024

Iceland’s GDP per capita is 174% higher than that of Estonia, a difference of $54,612.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Tallinn

Reykjavik

Population

1,372,341

386,506

Surface area

45,340 km²

103,000 km²

Population density

30.3 /km²

3.8 /km²

Nominal GDP

$43.13 billion · 2024

$33.26 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$31,428 · 2024

$86,041 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Icelandic króna · ISK · ko

Nationality

Estonian

Icelandic

Phone code

+372

+354

Internet domain

.ee

.is

ISO codes

EE / EST

IS / ISL

Time zone

Europe/Tallinn

Atlantic/Reykjavik

Native name

Eesti

Ísland

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About Estonia

Nestled on the Baltic Sea’s eastern coast, Estonia blends medieval charm with cutting‑edge digital innovation, offering visitors a tapestry of verdant forests, pristine islands, and a vibrant, forward‑thinking society.

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About Iceland

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.

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Estonia & Iceland: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Estonia?

The capital of Estonia is Tallinn.

What is the population of Estonia?

Estonia has a recorded population of approximately 1,372,341 people.

How big is Estonia?

Estonia covers an area of about 45,340 km².

What is the population density of Estonia?

Estonia has a population density of roughly 30.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Estonia?

Estonia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $43.13 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Estonia?

Estonia has a GDP per capita of approximately $31,428.

What currency is used in Estonia?

Estonia uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Estonia located?

Estonia is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Estonia?

The native name of Estonia is Eesti.

What are people from Estonia called?

People from Estonia are referred to as Estonian.

What is the phone calling code for Estonia?

The international dialing code for Estonia is +372.

What is the internet domain for Estonia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Estonia is .ee.

What time zone is Estonia in?

Estonia uses the Europe/Tallinn time zone.

What is Estonia known for?

Nestled on the Baltic Sea’s eastern coast, Estonia blends medieval charm with cutting‑edge digital innovation, offering visitors a tapestry of verdant forests, pristine islands, and a vibrant, forward‑thinking society.

What is the capital of Iceland?

The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.

What is the population of Iceland?

Iceland has a recorded population of approximately 386,506 people.

How big is Iceland?

Iceland covers an area of about 103,000 km².

What is the population density of Iceland?

Iceland has a population density of roughly 3.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Iceland?

Iceland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $33.26 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Iceland?

Iceland has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,041.

What currency is used in Iceland?

Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), with the symbol ko.

Where is Iceland located?

Iceland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Iceland?

The native name of Iceland is Ísland.

What are people from Iceland called?

People from Iceland are referred to as Icelandic.

What is the phone calling code for Iceland?

The international dialing code for Iceland is +354.

What is the internet domain for Iceland?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iceland is .is.

What time zone is Iceland in?

Iceland uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.

What is Iceland known for?

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.