World population level education in Iceland
Iceland: World population level education was 237,200 in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
237,200
World rank
173rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
237,200
in 2100
All-time low
2,500
in 1950
Years of data
31
1950–2100
World population level education in Iceland, 1950–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2100, world population level education in Iceland stood at 237,200. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population level education in Iceland peaked at 237,200 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 2,500, in 1950.
That places Iceland 173rd out of 200 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population level education in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,500 | — |
| 1955 | 3,800 | +52.0% |
| 1960 | 5,600 | +47.4% |
| 1965 | 7,600 | +35.7% |
| 1970 | 10,600 | +39.5% |
| 1975 | 15,100 | +42.5% |
| 1980 | 20,900 | +38.4% |
| 1985 | 28,000 | +34.0% |
| 1990 | 35,800 | +27.9% |
| 1995 | 43,500 | +21.5% |
| 2000 | 51,500 | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 60,300 | +17.1% |
| 2010 | 72,500 | +20.2% |
| 2015 | 77,800 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 94,100 | +21.0% |
| 2025 | 105,300 | +11.9% |
| 2030 | 115,100 | +9.3% |
| 2035 | 125,000 | +8.6% |
| 2040 | 134,800 | +7.8% |
| 2045 | 143,800 | +6.7% |
| 2050 | 152,700 | +6.2% |
| 2055 | 161,700 | +5.9% |
| 2060 | 170,700 | +5.6% |
| 2065 | 179,700 | +5.3% |
| 2070 | 188,700 | +5.0% |
| 2075 | 198,000 | +4.9% |
| 2080 | 207,000 | +4.5% |
| 2085 | 215,500 | +4.1% |
| 2090 | 223,200 | +3.6% |
| 2095 | 230,300 | +3.2% |
| 2100 | 237,200 | +3.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 237,200 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.96 million, 8% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 237,200 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.63 million, 7% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3,150 | 2,500 | 3,800 | 2 |
| 1960s | 6,600 | 5,600 | 7,600 | 2 |
| 1970s | 12,850 | 10,600 | 15,100 | 2 |
| 1980s | 24,450 | 20,900 | 28,000 | 2 |
| 1990s | 39,650 | 35,800 | 43,500 | 2 |
| 2000s | 55,900 | 51,500 | 60,300 | 2 |
| 2010s | 75,150 | 72,500 | 77,800 | 2 |
| 2020s | 99,700 | 94,100 | 105,300 | 2 |
| 2030s | 120,050 | 115,100 | 125,000 | 2 |
| 2040s | 139,300 | 134,800 | 143,800 | 2 |
| 2050s | 157,200 | 152,700 | 161,700 | 2 |
| 2060s | 175,200 | 170,700 | 179,700 | 2 |
| 2070s | 193,350 | 188,700 | 198,000 | 2 |
| 2080s | 211,250 | 207,000 | 215,500 | 2 |
| 2090s | 226,750 | 223,200 | 230,300 | 2 |
| 2100s | 237,200 | 237,200 | 237,200 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More education data for Iceland
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.24 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.18 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,661 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,167 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,056 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,314 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is world population level education in Iceland?
- World population level education in Iceland was 237,200 in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population level education recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 237,200 in 2100.
- What is the lowest world population level education recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,500 in 1950.
- How does Iceland rank for world population level education?
- Iceland ranks 173rd out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population level education rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population level education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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