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Population

🇮🇸 Iceland386,506
🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsNo data

Population data is unavailable for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇮🇸 Iceland103,000 km²
🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇮🇸 Iceland3.8 /km²
🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsNo data

Population density data is unavailable for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇮🇸 Iceland$33.26 billion · 2024
🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇮🇸 Iceland$86,041 · 2024
🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

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

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Capital

Reykjavik

Longyearbyen

Population

386,506

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Surface area

103,000 km²

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Population density

3.8 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$33.26 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$86,041 · 2024

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Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Icelandic króna · ISK · ko

Norwegian krone · NOK · ko

Nationality

Icelandic

Svalbard

Phone code

+354

+47

Internet domain

.is

.sj

ISO codes

IS / ISL

SJ / SJM

Time zone

Atlantic/Reykjavik

Arctic/Longyearbyen

Native name

Ísland

Svalbard og Jan Mayen

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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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Iceland & Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

The capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is Longyearbyen.

What currency is used in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), with the symbol ko.

Where is Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands located?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

The native name of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is Svalbard og Jan Mayen.

What are people from Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands called?

People from Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands are referred to as Svalbard.

What is the phone calling code for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

The international dialing code for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is +47.

What is the internet domain for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is .sj.

What time zone is Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands in?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands uses the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone.