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Apr 5, 2022 · The number of immigrants was 10,429 in 2021 compared with 12,006 in 2020. At the same time the number of emigrants rose from 7,045 to 7,994. The net migration of Icelandic citizens has never been higher than in 2021, when 828 more Icelandic citizens immigrated to Iceland than emigrated.
Nov 24, 2022 · Immigrants in Iceland were 61,148, or 16.3% of the population on January 1st 2022. This was reported on the website of Statistics Iceland. The number of immigrants continues to grow, but last year they were 15.5% of the country’s population (57,126).
Apr 16, 2018 · That year, more than 70 percent of arrivals were immigrants who likely did not speak Icelandic, had few ties to the country, and would take longer to integrate socially and economically. In 1990, the foreign-born share of the total population was roughly 4 percent.
Jul 4, 2024 · In 2022, a total of 7,723 individuals emigrated from Iceland. The highest number of the emigrants moved to Poland, whereas the second and third highest number emigrated to Denmark and Sweden,...
Jan 27, 2021 · While over 75% of Icelanders reported they agree or strongly agree that immigrants have had a positive impact on society, while just 4% stated they disagree or strongly disagree. Two out of three Icelanders stated they had invited an immigrant to their home.
Feb 26, 2024 · The median age of immigrants in Iceland is lower than in any other OECD country, at between 30-35 years, and their participation rate is higher than in any other country, at over 85%.
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Nov 3, 2023 · By mid-2023, foreign citizens made up around 18% of the population. This has brought important economic benefits to Iceland, including by boosting the working age population and helping the country to meet labour demands in fast-growing sectors.
