Immigrants currently residing in Iceland have surpassed 60,000 in numbers.
Kickin' it in Iceland: Immigrant Population Trends
Grab a Viking horn, 'cause Iceland's immigrant population's been shakin' things up lately! As of January 1, 2022, a whopping 61,148 folks (or 16.3% of the population) hail from somewhere other than the Lava Land, according to Statistics Iceland's digs. That tally's climbed from 15.5% (57,126) in the previous year, markin' a notable increase since 2012 when immigrants accounted for just 8% of the population.
Now, sittin' pretty at 18%, the assortment of first and second-generation immigrants combined, has never been so massive. And for those with a single foreign parent? The population count for 'em went up from 6,117 to 6,575 in just a year's time—another huge jump!
So, what makes an immigrant, anyway? An immigrant, as defined by Statisc Iceland, is someone born abroad with both parents foreign-born and all grandparents foreign-born. A second-generation immigrant, on the other hand, is someone born in Iceland to parents who themselves were immigrants. And if ya got one parent of foreign origin? You're considered a person with a foreign background.
But hold up! The Land of Fire and Ice ain't just changin' demographically. The focus is on keepin' the new residents feelin' welcome, with systems and kulture programs in place to help them integrate into society. It's all about workin' together and sharin' our unique customs!
Iceland's immigrant population, now comprising 18% of the total population, has more than doubled since 2012, reaching 61,148 individuals as of January 1, 2022 (Statistics Iceland). This growth is not limited to first-generation immigrants, as the population of individuals with one foreign parent increased from 6,117 to 6,575 within a year. While the immigrant demographic is expanding in Iceland, there is also an emphasis on welcoming new residents and promoting integration within the general-news landscape of Icelandic politics.
