Net migration in Iceland 2005-2022, by citizenship

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Einar H. Dyvik,
Jul 4, 2024
In 2022, net migration in Iceland increased after having decreased during the previous years. Total net migration in Iceland that year was nearly 10,000, of which foreign citizens made up the vast majority. Over 17,000 individuals immigrated to Iceland in 2022, whereas around 2,600 individuals emigrated from Icelandduring the same year. Net migration in Iceland has been positive since 2013.

Net migration in Iceland from 2005 to 2022, by citizenship

CharacteristicTotalIcelandic citizensForeign citizens
2022 9,764 -577 10,341
2021 4,920 828 4,092
2020 2,240 506 1,734
2019 4,961 -175 5,136
2018 6,556 -65 6,621
2017 8,240 352 7,888
2016 4,069 -146 4,215
2015 1,451 -1,265 2,716
2014 1,113 -760 1,873
2013 1,598 -36 1,634
2012 -319 -936 617
2011 -1,404 -1,311 -93
2010 -2,134 -1,703 -431
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Number of peopleTotalIcelandic citizensForeign citizens200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
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April 2023

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Iceland

Survey time period

2005 to 2022

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include immigration of both Icelandic and foreign citizens from Iceland

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