Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Iceland
Iceland: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 1.27 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Iceland, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income, credit/revenue in Iceland is 1.27 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 24.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in Iceland peaked at 4.56 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, 591.36 million, in 2010.
That places Iceland 86th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.44 billion | — |
| 2006 | 2.60 billion | +80.8% |
| 2007 | 4.56 billion | +75.3% |
| 2008 | 1.75 billion | -61.6% |
| 2009 | 850.82 million | -51.4% |
| 2010 | 591.36 million | -30.5% |
| 2011 | 1.38 billion | +133.2% |
| 2012 | 962.36 million | -30.2% |
| 2013 | 1.17 billion | +21.5% |
| 2014 | 1.02 billion | -12.6% |
| 2015 | 1.00 billion | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 1.20 billion | +19.7% |
| 2017 | 925.27 million | -22.8% |
| 2018 | 896.76 million | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 872.22 million | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 729.78 million | -16.3% |
| 2021 | 762.96 million | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 731.01 million | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 1.17 billion | +60.0% |
| 2024 | 1.27 billion | +8.9% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 1.27 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.26 billion, 11% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 1.27 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.16 billion, 16% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.24 billion | 850.82 million | 4.56 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.00 billion | 591.36 million | 1.38 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 933.55 million | 729.78 million | 1.27 billion | 5 |
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 primary income, credit/revenue in Iceland?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Iceland was 1.27 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.56 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 591.36 million in 2010.
- How does Iceland rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Iceland ranks 86th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.