Categories in Garðabær
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationImport Export CompanyWholesalersClothing storesWomen's clothingCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMailing ServicePost OfficeShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping CompanyShipping ServiceElectronics StoreBuilding Construction ContractorElectrical Installation ServiceHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterGolf InstructorKindergartenArtistStadiums and arenasTourist AttractionBakeriesGrocery stores and supermarketsLoungeRestaurantsAtm'sGeneral Accounting & BookkeepingHolding companiesHolding CompanyBeauty salonsHair SalonProperty maintenanceApartment BuildingHoliday ApartmentReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsCosmetics StoreDepartment storesGift ShopShoppingShopping otherSupermarketWholesale storeAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesGolf ClubGolf courses
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Garðabær
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Playground | 30 |
| Shopping | 18 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Beauty salons | 12 |
| Car repair | 12 |
| Corporate management | 11 |
| Travel agencies | 10 |
| Preschools and kindergartens | 10 |
| Buses and trains | 9 |
| Golf courses | 9 |
| Public parks | 9 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Stadiums and arenas | 8 |
Garðabær Facts
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Population | 14,197 |
| Male Population | 7,028 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 7,169 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +320.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +78.6% |
| Median Age | 36.2 years (Male: 35.4, Female: 36.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $56,873 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Garðabær, Hofsstadamyri, Salir, Smárar, Hafnarfjörður |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 64.08865, -21.92298 |
| Postal Codes | 210, 212 |
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Garðabær Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,378 | 5,802 | 7,950 | 12,753 | 14,197 | 15,038 | 15,938 |
| Population Density | 614.2 / km² | 1,054.9 / km² | 1,445.5 / km² | 2,318.7 / km² | 2,581.3 / km² | 2,734.2 / km² | 2,897.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGarðabær Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 78.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garðabær | +320.3% | +144.7% | +78.6% |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | — | — | — |
| Iceland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Garðabær Median Age
Median Age: 36.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garðabær | 36.2 yrs | 36.9 yrs | 35.4 yrs |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | 34.8 yrs | 35.6 yrs | 34.2 yrs |
| Iceland | 34.9 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Garðabær Population Density
Population Density: 2,581 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garðabær | 14,197 | 5.5 km² | 2,581 / km² |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | 192,406 | 356.6 km² | 540 / 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
Garðabær Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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 Garðabær
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Garðabær
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Garðabær
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Garðabær
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
Garðabær Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $40,253 | $37,269 | $43,498 | $49,729 | $50,118 | $54,682 | $53,924 | $56,873 |
| Total GDP | $3.5B | $3.5B | $4B | $4.8B | $5.2B | $5.5B | $6B | $6.4B |
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
Garðabær CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garðabær | 141,236 tn | 9.95 tn | 25,679.3 tons/km² |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | 2,185,904 tn | 11.36 tn | 6,129.3 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
Garðabær CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 141,236 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,679.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/18 | 2:56 AM | 4.3 | 45.4 km | 10,000 m | 19km NNE of Hveragerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 5:00 AM | 4.5 | 76.6 km | 10,000 m | 42km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 4:59 AM | 4.5 | 64.6 km | 10,000 m | 28km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:25 AM | 4.5 | 60.5 km | 10,000 m | 26km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:23 AM | 4.4 | 65 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/15 | 3:08 AM | 4.5 | 45.5 km | 10,480 m | 13km SW of Keflavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/13 | 7:34 AM | 4.8 | 54.3 km | 10,000 m | 17km SW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/13 | 1:06 AM | 4.1 | 69.7 km | 10,000 m | 35km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 7:20 PM | 4.6 | 68.1 km | 10,000 m | 33km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 5:10 PM | 4.5 | 66.6 km | 10,000 m | 69km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Garðabær
Garðabær (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkarðapair̥]) is a municipality in the Capital Region of Iceland.
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