Estonia vs Iceland: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
Estonia
5,228
in 2025
Iceland
3,220
in 2024
Estonia rank
30th
Iceland rank
31st
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- Estonia
- Iceland
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 5,228 against 3,220 in Iceland, a difference of 2,008.
That makes Estonia's figure about 1.6 times Iceland's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Estonia has been ahead every year.
Estonia ranks 30th and Iceland ranks 31st of 32 countries.
Estonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,830 | 930 | 2,900 | Estonia |
| 2010s | 3,832 | 1,306 | 2,526 | Estonia |
| 2020s | 6,657 | 2,910 | 3,747 | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, Estonia or Iceland?
- Estonia, at 5,228 against 3,220 in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between Estonia and Iceland?
- 2,008, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Iceland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Estonia and Iceland rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- Estonia ranks 30th and Iceland ranks 31st of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.