Iceland GDP (2026)

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Iceland has a high-income Nordic economy driven by renewable energy, fisheries, tourism, technology, and specialized manufacturing. Abundant geothermal and hydropower resources have supported sustainable industrial development and energy-intensive industries. This page examines Iceland GDP data, historical trends, and economic prospects for 2026.

Iceland Live GDP
$32,470,531,944
GDP Added Today
$70,531,944
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
1.90%
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +0.60%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$110,048
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$10,977
Global Rank (Nominal)
#107
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Iceland GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $43.80B
Lowest GDP $2.88B
Average Growth 2.72%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 8.90%
Weakest Growth -8.30%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Iceland 0.03%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.15%
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Key Findings

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Iceland's GDP in 2026 is $43.80B.

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It ranks #107 among 218 countries.

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Iceland contributes 0.03% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $110,048 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 1.90% in 2026.

Historical Data

Iceland GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $43,800,000,000 1.90% $110,048 0.03% #106
2025 $38,583,000,000 1.30% $99,071 0.03% #107
2024 $33,187,000,000 -1.30% $86,485 0.03% #108
2023 $31,702,000,000 5.00% $84,490 0.03% #109
2022 $29,176,000,000 8.90% $79,953 0.03% #109
2021 $26,235,000,000 5.20% $73,221 0.03% #110
2020 $22,035,000,000 -6.60% $62,237 0.03% #112
2019 $24,986,000,000 1.10% $71,496 0.03% #109
2018 $26,678,000,000 4.70% $77,963 0.03% #107
2017 $25,060,000,000 3.50% $75,367 0.03% #108
2016 $21,084,000,000 6.20% $64,667 0.03% #110
2015 $17,700,000,000 3.80% $54,796 0.02% #115
2014 $18,052,000,000 1.90% $56,463 0.02% #120
2013 $16,244,000,000 3.60% $51,437 0.02% #125
2012 $14,944,000,000 1.20% $47,716 0.02% #126
2011 $15,394,000,000 1.40% $49,365 0.02% #126
2010 $13,923,000,000 -2.20% $43,833 0.02% #120
2009 $13,213,000,000 -8.30% $41,371 0.02% #115
2008 $18,248,000,000 1.70% $57,846 0.03% #109
2007 $21,960,000,000 8.70% $71,375 0.04% #96
2006 $17,672,000,000 5.70% $58,927 0.03% #98
2005 $17,146,000,000 7.00% $58,405 0.04% #92
2004 $13,964,000,000 7.60% $48,057 0.03% #94
2003 $11,565,000,000 2.30% $40,090 0.03% #96
2002 $9,416,000,000 0.50% $32,858 0.03% #99
2001 $8,323,000,000 3.80% $29,374 0.02% #102
2000 $9,140,000,000 4.90% $32,755 0.03% #101
1999 $9,108,000,000 3.90% $33,033 0.03% #99
1998 $8,638,000,000 7.00% $31,712 0.03% #99
1997 $7,717,000,000 4.10% $28,594 0.02% #102
1996 $7,687,000,000 4.50% $28,686 0.02% #100
1995 $7,373,000,000 0.10% $27,615 0.02% #94
1994 $6,611,000,000 3.60% $24,942 0.02% #94
1993 $6,439,000,000 1.30% $24,540 0.02% #93
1992 $7,343,000,000 -3.40% $28,273 0.03% #85
1991 $7,174,000,000 -0.20% $28,040 0.03% #79
1990 $6,709,000,000 1.20% $26,434 0.03% #80
1989 $5,881,000,000 0.30% $23,343 0.03% #81
1988 $6,345,000,000 -0.10% $25,631 0.03% #81
1987 $5,733,000,000 8.50% $23,480 0.03% #82
1986 $4,132,000,000 6.30% $17,062 0.03% #94
1985 $3,096,000,000 3.30% $12,867 0.02% #101
1984 $2,971,000,000 4.10% $12,462 0.02% #100
1983 $2,876,000,000 -2.20% $12,210 0.02% #103
1982 $3,347,000,000 2.20% $14,416 0.03% #94
1981 $3,642,000,000 4.30% $15,882 0.03% #92
1980 $3,528,000,000 5.70% $15,545 0.03% #96

Iceland GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $45,968,000,000 2.10% $113,119 0.04% #103
2028 $48,085,000,000 2.40% $115,893 0.04% #103
2029 $50,330,000,000 2.40% $118,926 0.04% #103
2030 $52,695,000,000 2.40% $122,074 0.04% #103
2031 $55,162,000,000 2.40% $125,283 0.04% #103

Iceland Economy Overview

Iceland has a high-income economy built around renewable energy, fisheries, tourism, advanced manufacturing, and knowledge-based services. Nearly all electricity comes from geothermal and hydropower resources, providing low-cost clean energy for aluminum smelting, data centers, and other energy-intensive industries.

Fishing and seafood processing remain major export sectors, while tourism has become one of Iceland's largest sources of foreign income. Information technology, biotechnology, finance, creative industries, and professional services continue to expand. Strong institutions, sustainable energy resources, and high living standards support Iceland's resilient economic structure.

Iceland GDP Outlook

Icelandโ€™s prospects are supported by renewable energy, tourism, fisheries, technology, and specialized export industries. Geothermal and hydropower resources could attract further investment in data centers, green fuels, food technology, and low-carbon manufacturing. Tourism and seafood exports are likely to remain central to external earnings. The economy remains vulnerable to exchange-rate movements, volcanic activity, housing constraints, labor shortages, changing fish stocks, high interest costs, and fluctuations in international travel demand.