The population of Iceland was 397,710 at the end of the 3rd quarter 2026, 203,720 males, 193,750 females and non-binary/other were 230. The population increased by 1,210 from the previous quarter. Inhabitants of the capital region were 253,680 and 144,030 lived in other regions.
A total of 1,300 children were born in the third quarter and 650 persons died. Net migration was 560 persons. Net migration of persons with Icelandic citizenship was 20, and 550 for foreign citizens. More males than females emigrated. Foreign citizens were 71,490, or 18.0% of the total population in Iceland by the end of the 3rd quarter 2026.