Average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization in Iceland
Iceland: Average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization was 1.5 Average in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
1.5 Average
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
29th
of 47 countries
All-time high
1.6 Average
in 2004
All-time low
1.5 Average
in 2013
Years of data
17
2004–2020
Average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization in Iceland, 2004–2020
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Average.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization in Iceland is 1.5 Average, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization in Iceland peaked at 1.6 Average in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.5 Average, in 2013.
That places Iceland 29th out of 47 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.6 Average | — |
| 2005 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.5 Average | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 1.6 Average | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.6 Average | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.5 Average | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 1.5 Average | +0.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 1.5 Average is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.6 Average, 94% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 1.5 Average is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 Average, 88% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.6 Average | 1.6 Average | 1.6 Average | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.58 Average | 1.5 Average | 1.6 Average | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5 Average | 1.5 Average | 1.5 Average | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More urban development data for Iceland
- Population density 3.83 people per sq. km of land area (2024)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 4.93 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 0 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 3.16 Hectares (2020)
- Establishments, bedrooms and bed-places in tourist accommodation, by 1,124 Number (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 10.3% (2017)
- Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by degree of 9.85 million Number (2025)
- Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing 129.35 Million euro (2024)
- Housing cost overburden rate by age, sex and poverty status 13.1% (2020)
- Average number of rooms per person by tenure status and dwelling type 1.5 Average (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization in Iceland?
- Average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization in Iceland was 1.5 Average in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.6 Average in 2004.
- What is the lowest average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 Average in 2013.
- How does Iceland rank for average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization?
- Iceland ranks 29th out of 47 countries with data for 2020.
- Is average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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