Population projections

Summary

Statistics Iceland publishes population projections by the end of each year. However, in March 2024 new and more accurate estimates of the resident population have been published by Statistics Iceland, based on a broader base of register data than on population register uniquely as done in previous years. Older population figures were similarly adjusted in accordance to this new procedure. As a result, an updated population forecast, based on the new time series became necessary and requested by users. This early in the year, not all new population figures are available (births, deaths, migration), therefore the new projections are experimental while still allowing us to collect feedback and prepare for the regular publication.

Description

Statistics Iceland publishes experimental, updated population projections based on new estimates of the resident population and incompletely updated time series of births, deaths and migration.

Objectives

To publish updated population projections based on new estimates of resident population before the regular, annual population projections results of the end of the year./p>