Adjusted net savings per person in Iceland

Iceland: Adjusted net savings per person was 3,738 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
3,738
Change on year
down 17.1%
World rank
23rd
of 164 countries
All-time high
10,432
in 2019
All-time low
-1,983
in 2011
Years of data
11
2011–2021

Adjusted net savings per person in Iceland, 2011–2021

-2.5k02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k2011201620212011: -2.0k2012: -853.92013: 3.8k2014: 4.8k2015: 6.2k2016: 9.0k2017: 9.6k2018: 7.5k2019: 10.4k2020: 4.5k2021: 3.7k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, adjusted net savings per person in Iceland stood at 3,738.

That represents a change of down 17.1% on the previous year and up 288.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adjusted net savings per person in Iceland peaked at 10,432 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -1,983, in 2011.

That places Iceland 23rd out of 164 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Adjusted net savings per person in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Adjusted net savings per person in Iceland, 2011 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2011 -1,983 —
2012 -853.9 -56.9%
2013 3,784 -543.1%
2014 4,791 +26.6%
2015 6,176 +28.9%
2016 9,025 +46.1%
2017 9,599 +6.4%
2018 7,465 -22.2%
2019 10,432 +39.7%
2020 4,512 -56.7%
2021 3,738 -17.1%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 3,738 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,717, 1.4× the median. (54 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 3,738 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,410, 2.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5,382 -1,983 10,432 9
2020s 4,125 3,738 4,512 2

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 20 France 4,153 compare
  2. 21 Canada 3,931 compare
  3. 22 Australia 3,848 compare
  4. 24 Slovenia 3,255 compare
  5. 25 United States 3,108 compare
  6. 26 Italy 2,810 compare

See the full ranking of 164 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is adjusted net savings per person in Iceland?
Adjusted net savings per person in Iceland was 3,738 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest adjusted net savings per person recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 10,432 in 2019.
What is the lowest adjusted net savings per person recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was -1,983 in 2011.
How does Iceland rank for adjusted net savings per person?
Iceland ranks 23rd out of 164 countries with data for 2021.
Is adjusted net savings per person rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 288.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Adjusted net savings per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Adjusted net savings per person
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
164 places, 4,212 data points, 1990–2021
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