Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Iceland
Iceland: Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) was 67.02 units per US$ of GDP in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Iceland, 1964–2007
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2007, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Iceland stood at 67.02 units per US$ of GDP. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.6% on the previous year and up 1,011.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Iceland peaked at 67.02 units per US$ of GDP in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.0157 units per US$ of GDP, in 1966.
Iceland ranks 19th of 151 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0.0181 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1965 | 0.0168 units per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1966 | 0.0157 units per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1967 | 0.0229 units per US$ of GDP | +45.6% |
| 1968 | 0.0385 units per US$ of GDP | +67.8% |
| 1969 | 0.0438 units per US$ of GDP | +13.8% |
| 1970 | 0.0397 units per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1971 | 0.0372 units per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1972 | 0.0367 units per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1973 | 0.0226 units per US$ of GDP | -38.4% |
| 1974 | 0.0264 units per US$ of GDP | +16.7% |
| 1975 | 0.0271 units per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 0.0353 units per US$ of GDP | +30.3% |
| 1977 | 0.0367 units per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 0.0585 units per US$ of GDP | +59.2% |
| 1979 | 0.0965 units per US$ of GDP | +64.9% |
| 1980 | 0.1864 units per US$ of GDP | +93.3% |
| 1981 | 0.259 units per US$ of GDP | +38.9% |
| 1982 | 0.7521 units per US$ of GDP | +190.4% |
| 1983 | 0.9945 units per US$ of GDP | +32.2% |
| 1984 | 1.83 units per US$ of GDP | +84.4% |
| 1985 | 2.53 units per US$ of GDP | +38.1% |
| 1986 | 2.6 units per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 2.25 units per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 1988 | 2.78 units per US$ of GDP | +23.6% |
| 1989 | 4.28 units per US$ of GDP | +53.9% |
| 1990 | 3.77 units per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 1991 | 4.19 units per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 1992 | 4.23 units per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 5.74 units per US$ of GDP | +35.6% |
| 1994 | 5.78 units per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 5.23 units per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1996 | 5.68 units per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 6.03 units per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 6.21 units per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 6.71 units per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 9.63 units per US$ of GDP | +43.6% |
| 2001 | 15.62 units per US$ of GDP | +62.2% |
| 2002 | 16.52 units per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 17.05 units per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 26.5 units per US$ of GDP | +55.4% |
| 2005 | 36.05 units per US$ of GDP | +36.0% |
| 2006 | 57.48 units per US$ of GDP | +59.5% |
| 2007 | 67.02 units per US$ of GDP | +16.6% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 67.02 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6368 units per US$ of GDP, 105.2× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 67.02 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.05 units per US$ of GDP, 64.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.026 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0157 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0438 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 1970s | 0.0417 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0226 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0965 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.85 units per US$ of GDP | 0.1864 units per US$ of GDP | 4.28 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.36 units per US$ of GDP | 3.77 units per US$ of GDP | 6.71 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.73 units per US$ of GDP | 9.63 units per US$ of GDP | 67.02 units per US$ of GDP | 8 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More financial sector data for Iceland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 243.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 177.89 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 243.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Iceland?
- Capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Iceland was 67.02 units per US$ of GDP in 2007, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 67.02 units per US$ of GDP in 2007.
- What is the lowest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0157 units per US$ of GDP in 1966.
- How does Iceland rank for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency)?
- Iceland ranks 19th out of 151 countries with data for 2007.
- Is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,011.6%. 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 Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.