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Iceland Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

23.92% −0.44% (-1.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #63 Global Peak 28.40% (1977) Source World Bank

Iceland Gross Savings (1976–2025)

Overview

Iceland's gross savings stood at 23.92% in 2025, a decline of +0.44% from 2024. The IMF projects 23.92% by 2025. Iceland ranked 63rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 27.13% - -
2029* IMF 26.74% - -
2028* IMF 26.32% - -
2027* IMF 25.84% - -
2026* IMF 24.97% - -
2025* IMF 23.92% - -
2025 23.92% −0.44% #63
2024 24.36% +0.24% #72
2023 26.22% +3.68% #65
2022 21.33% +1.09% #100
2021 18.72% −4.19% #121
2020 21.26% −6.32% #91
2019 26.64% +0.01% #67
2018 25.75% −0.72% #70
2017 25.35% −4.39% #70
2016 28.36% +2.87% #36
2015 24.31% +2.24% #71
2014 20.75% −1.08% #103
2013 20.85% +7.87% #96
2012 11.39% +0.58% #153
2011 9.85% +1.86% #158
Show all years (1976-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +43.3% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 9.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Iceland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iceland's gross savings?

Iceland's gross savings was 23.92% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Iceland?

Iceland's gross savings peaked at 28.40% in 1977.

What was the lowest gross savings in Iceland?

The lowest gross savings in Iceland was 5.01% in 2008.

How does Iceland rank in gross savings?

Iceland ranks 63rd globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Iceland in 2025?

Iceland's gross savings is projected to reach 23.92% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Iceland in 2025?

The gross savings of Iceland in 2025 was 23.92%. This ranks 63rd in the world.

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