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Iceland, the land of fire and ice, has been attracting tourists from all over the world due to its breathtaking landscapes, Nordic culture, and numerous adventure activities.

How many tourists visit Iceland each year?

In 2023, over 2.21 million international tourists visited Iceland. 1

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How many tourists visited Iceland in 2024? 

Number of International Tourists Arrival 2024
YearTotal Visits (m)
January128,061
February155,710
March171,969
April137,210
May157,366
June212,391
July276,621
August281,450
September223,025


How many tourists visited Iceland in 2023?

How much do tourists spend in Iceland? 

International tourists generated $3.1 billion in expenditures in 2023.

How much did tourists spend in Iceland in 2023?

Which country visits Iceland the most? 

Most tourists in Iceland come from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, Germany, Germany, Poland, and France in 2023.

How long do visitors stay in Iceland?

The average length of stay for international visitors in Iceland was reported to be 6.6 nights in 2023.

Iceland Travel Resources

What are the peak tourist months in Iceland?

How popular is Iceland as a tourist destination?

What are the main reasons people visit Iceland?

In 2023, 93% of trips in Iceland were “holiday” visits which amounted to 2 million visits.

What are the top destinations to visit in Iceland?

Iceland Outbound Tourism Statistics

How many people from Iceland travel overseas?

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Where do Icelandic residents travel to?


References

  1. FITB: Tourism in Figures of Iceland – 2018 to 2024 – ↩︎