Population

Over 300,000 people call Iceland home. Imagine spreading the city of Cincinnati across the entire state of Ohio—that's how much space we have. As one of the least densely-populated countries in the world, Iceland remains one of the purest places on earth.

Icelanders have lived in Iceland for over a millennium. The people are largely descended from Norse Vikings and Celtic settlers and still share a strong bond with Scandinavia today. Family is of ultimate importance and traditional family gatherings are a way of life. Children are a priority and Iceland boasts a higher birth rate than any country in the European Union. Pure products and a healthy natural environment have blessed Icelanders with one of the longest life expectancies in the world.

As a whole, Icelanders are creative and self-reliant. They are highly-educated, well-read, and share a deep love for arts and music. Most can speak English very well.

Like anyone else, Icelanders like to have fun. They work hard and play hard and love sharing their country with visitors. It's no exaggeration: if you've been to Iceland once, you always have friends in Iceland.