Akureyri Population 2026
Akureyri has a population of 19,219, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇮🇸 Iceland, located in Northeast. Roughly 4.8% of Iceland's population lives here. It is about 6.2× smaller than Reykjavík, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,219
Rank in Iceland
#5
Coordinates
65.68°N, 18.09°W
~-9,999 m elevation · Atlantic/Reykjavik
Distance to capital (Reykjavík)
249 km
155 miles, straight line
Cities near Akureyri
- Reykjavík118,918 people · ~249 km away
- Kópavogur40,040 people · ~251 km away
- Hafnarfjörður31,525 people · ~256 km away
- Keflavík15,930 people · ~282 km away
- Reykjanesbær19,724 people · ~282 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Akureyri?
Akureyri has a population of 19,219 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Iceland.
What region is Akureyri in?
Akureyri is located in Northeast, Iceland.
Is Akureyri the capital of Iceland?
No, the capital of Iceland is Reykjavik, about 249 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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