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In 2026, Iceland sees net immigration of 2,027 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 98,818, about 25% of the total. Since 1950, it has gained a cumulative 57,353 people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+2,027
Net migration rate
+5.0 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
98,818
As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 25% of the population. The high immigration rate may reflect economic opportunities or policy openness.