Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Integration in Iceland - Statistics & Facts
Historically, migration to Iceland remained very low due to its remote location, rough climate, and a lack of economic opportunities; however, since the country joined the European Economic Area in 1994, immigration has increased significantly. In 2022, nearly 15 percent of the inhabitants in Iceland had another citizenship than Icelandic. With increased migration, integration has received more attention over the last years. For instance, a reform implemented in 2020 moved more responsibility for integration away from the local municipalities on to the central authorities.
