Categories in Akureyri
Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationTire ShopDairy FarmFactoryFarmingImport Export CompanyClothing storesJewelers and watchesLaundromatLaundry ServiceOutdoor Clothing and Equipment ShopShoe storesWomen's clothingAssociation or OrganizationChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeLutheran ChurchNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligious OrganizationElectronics StoreSoftware CompanyBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of buildingsContractorElectrical Installation ServiceHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentOther constructionPainting and paint contractorsDriving schoolsEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigher & Specialized EducationKindergartenUniversities & CollegesUniversityYoga StudioArt galleriesArtistGraphic DesignerHistory MuseumLive Music Venue
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Akureyri
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 132 | 21 years |
| Restaurants | 72 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 42 | — |
| Shopping | 37 | — |
| Travel agencies | 36 | — |
| Real estate | 36 | — |
| Corporate management | 27 | 37 years |
| Sports and recreation | 24 | — |
| Clothing stores | 22 | — |
| Art galleries | 21 | — |
| Electronics stores | 20 | — |
| Education | 20 | — |
Akureyri Facts
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Population | 16,580 |
| Male Population | 8,184 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 8,396 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +118.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +54.1% |
| Median Age | 34.7 years (Male: 33.6, Female: 35.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $69,596 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 462 |
| Neighborhoods | Þorpið, City Center, Oddeyrin, Gerðahverfi, Hólar |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 65.68353, -18.08780 |
| Postal Codes | 600, 601, 602, 603 |
Map of Akureyri
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Akureyri Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,586 | 9,530 | 10,757 | 12,902 | 16,580 | 16,857 | 17,184 |
| Population Density | 1,011.5 / km² | 1,270.7 / km² | 1,434.3 / km² | 1,720.3 / km² | 2,210.7 / km² | 2,247.6 / km² | 2,291.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAkureyri Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 54.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri | +118.6% | +74% | +54.1% |
| Northeastern Region (Iceland) | — | — | — |
| Iceland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akureyri Median Age
Median Age: 34.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri | 34.7 yrs | 35.8 yrs | 33.6 yrs |
| Northeastern Region (Iceland) | 36.2 yrs | 36.9 yrs | 35.6 yrs |
| Iceland | 34.9 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Akureyri Population Density
Population Density: 2,211 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri | 16,580 | 7.5 km² | 2,211 / km² |
| Northeastern Region (Iceland) | 22,202 | 22,344 km² | 1 / km² |
| Iceland | 305,309 | 102,490.8 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akureyri Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Akureyri
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Akureyri
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Akureyri
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Akureyri
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Akureyri
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Akureyri Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $32,668 | $30,005 | $43,219 | $45,681 | $72,589 | $72,894 | $63,237 | $69,596 |
| Total GDP | $252.6M | $245.3M | $362.6M | $405M | $671.8M | $690M | $655.4M | $726.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Akureyri CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri | 61,090 tn | 3.68 tn | 8,145.3 tons/km² |
| Northeastern Region (Iceland) | 291,540 tn | 13.13 tn | 13 tons/km² |
| Iceland | 3,989,543 tn | 13.07 tn | 38.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Akureyri CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 61,090 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,145.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/19/18 | 6:40 AM | 4.3 | 82.8 km | 10,000 m | 43km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 6:32 AM | 4.4 | 82.3 km | 10,000 m | 41km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 5:38 AM | 4.9 | 92.6 km | 10,000 m | 52km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 5:34 AM | 4.8 | 82.5 km | 10,000 m | 44km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 3:04 AM | 4.2 | 93.5 km | 10,000 m | 54km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/18 | 7:37 PM | 4.2 | 76 km | 10,000 m | 44km NW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/14 | 4:33 AM | 5.1 | 93.1 km | 8,890 m | 93km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/13 | 11:45 PM | 4.2 | 80 km | 10,000 m | 37km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/13 | 11:05 PM | 4.2 | 83.2 km | 10,000 m | 34km N of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/13 | 9:04 AM | 4.1 | 92.2 km | 10,000 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Akureyri
Akureyri [ˈaːkʰʏrˌeiːrɪ] is a small city in northern Iceland. It is Iceland's second largest urban area (after the Capital Region) and fourth largest municipality (after Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, and Kópavogur). the Capital of North Iceland, Akureyr..
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