Remittances, annual growth rate in Iceland
Iceland: Remittances, annual growth rate was -1.59 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 124.7%
World rank
99th
of 189 countries
All-time high
185.49 % change on previous year
in 1984
All-time low
-57.83 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Remittances, annual growth rate in Iceland, 1977–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for remittances, annual growth rate in Iceland is -1.59 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 124.7% on the previous year and down 196.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, remittances, annual growth rate in Iceland peaked at 185.49 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -57.83 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places Iceland 99th out of 189 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Remittances, annual growth rate in Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -8.21 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | -6.9 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 1979 | -16.86 % change on previous year | +144.3% |
| 1980 | -25.54 % change on previous year | +51.5% |
| 1981 | 100.06 % change on previous year | -491.8% |
| 1982 | -57.83 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 1983 | 122.2 % change on previous year | -311.3% |
| 1984 | 185.49 % change on previous year | +51.8% |
| 1985 | -28.01 % change on previous year | -115.1% |
| 1986 | 11.46 % change on previous year | -140.9% |
| 1987 | 39.79 % change on previous year | +247.2% |
| 1988 | 37.75 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 45.14 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 1990 | 80.78 % change on previous year | +79.0% |
| 1991 | -1.78 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 1992 | -4.65 % change on previous year | +161.0% |
| 1993 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -169.7% |
| 1994 | -20.1 % change on previous year | -720.0% |
| 1995 | -31.58 % change on previous year | +57.1% |
| 1996 | -11.87 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 1997 | 22.49 % change on previous year | -289.5% |
| 1998 | -36.87 % change on previous year | -263.9% |
| 1999 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -105.5% |
| 2000 | 14.47 % change on previous year | +612.4% |
| 2001 | 20.84 % change on previous year | +44.1% |
| 2002 | 45.51 % change on previous year | +118.3% |
| 2003 | -38.43 % change on previous year | -184.4% |
| 2004 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 2005 | -10.5 % change on previous year | -441.0% |
| 2006 | 17.99 % change on previous year | -271.3% |
| 2007 | 10.1 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2008 | 30.94 % change on previous year | +206.4% |
| 2009 | 8 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 2010 | 36.71 % change on previous year | +359.1% |
| 2011 | 0.699 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 2012 | 5.46 % change on previous year | +681.2% |
| 2013 | 23.23 % change on previous year | +325.4% |
| 2014 | -5.55 % change on previous year | -123.9% |
| 2015 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 2016 | -18 % change on previous year | -1193.8% |
| 2017 | -24.03 % change on previous year | +33.5% |
| 2018 | -12.8 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2019 | 12.27 % change on previous year | -195.9% |
| 2020 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 2021 | -2.99 % change on previous year | -396.2% |
| 2022 | -9.41 % change on previous year | +215.0% |
| 2023 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -146.5% |
| 2024 | 6.42 % change on previous year | +46.8% |
| 2025 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's -1.59 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.999 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Iceland's -1.59 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.9484 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -10.66 % change on previous year | -16.86 % change on previous year | -6.9 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 43.05 % change on previous year | -57.83 % change on previous year | 185.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1685 % change on previous year | -36.87 % change on previous year | 80.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.2 % change on previous year | -38.43 % change on previous year | 45.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.96 % change on previous year | -24.03 % change on previous year | 36.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.3639 % change on previous year | -9.41 % change on previous year | 6.42 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is remittances, annual growth rate in Iceland?
- Remittances, annual growth rate in Iceland was -1.59 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 185.49 % change on previous year in 1984.
- What is the lowest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -57.83 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Iceland rank for remittances, annual growth rate?
- Iceland ranks 99th out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is remittances, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 196.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Remittances, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Remittances Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.