ICELAND – Country structure

In Iceland, municipalities serve as the fundamental administrative units of local government. They are responsible for managing essential physical infrastructure as well as key aspects of social infrastructure, such as primary education and welfare services, at the community level. Additionally, municipalities collaborate extensively both regionally and nationally to ensure efficient service delivery and resource sharing. For more information, visit Iceland’s government website.

  • Size: 103.000 sq. km.
  • Capital: Reykjavik
  • Population in Iceland
  • Language:  Icelandic
  • Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK)
  • GDP per capita: $55,112
  • Climate: Subarctic
  • Government type: Parliamentary Republic