Iceland GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Iceland's gdp per capita ppp was $80,466 in 2025, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Iceland's gdp per capita ppp stood at $80,466 in 2025, a decline of +$3,790 from 2024. The IMF projects $80,466 by 2025. Iceland ranked 16th globally.
Iceland's GDP per Capita PPP has experienced significant growth over the past 46 years, with the country's all-time peak reaching $84,256.85 in 2024. Notably, this value is surpassed only by a few countries, including the Netherlands at $84,035.22 and San Marino at $82,886.40. Since the trough of $12,524.04 in 1980, Iceland's GDP per Capita PPP has increased by approximately 540%, with a notable acceleration in recent years. The latest figure of $80,466.38 in 2025 indicates a slight decline from the peak, but still places Iceland among the top 20 countries globally. The country's economic growth has been driven by a strong service sector, particularly tourism, which has become a crucial component of the Icelandic economy. However, rising inflation and increased energy costs may impact the trajectory of GDP per Capita PPP in the coming years, potentially altering the country's relative position among the global rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $89,119 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $87,139 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $85,278 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $83,638 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $81,998 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $80,466 | - | - |
| 2025 | $80,466 | −$3,790 | #16 |
| 2024 | $84,257 | +$4,713 | #13 |
| 2023 | $81,608 | +$6,626 | #14 |
| 2022 | $75,333 | +$9,815 | #16 |
| 2021 | $61,610 | +$2,775 | #24 |
| 2020 | $55,797 | −$7,419 | #23 |
| 2019 | $60,524 | +$629 | #19 |
| 2018 | $57,198 | −$1,034 | #20 |
| 2017 | $55,638 | −$740 | #18 |
| 2016 | $53,480 | +$412 | #17 |
| 2015 | $49,201 | −$1,994 | #22 |
| 2014 | $45,997 | −$3,988 | #28 |
| 2013 | $44,410 | −$3,430 | #29 |
| 2012 | $42,004 | −$4,618 | #31 |
| 2011 | $40,937 | −$3,300 | #31 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iceland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iceland's gdp per capita ppp was $80,466 in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from the previous year.
Iceland's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $84,257 in 2024.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Iceland was $12,524 in 1980.
Iceland ranks 16th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iceland's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $80,466 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Iceland in 2025 was $80,466. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iceland_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Iceland GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iceland/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}