Keflavík Population 2026
Keflavík has a population of 15,930, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇮🇸 Iceland, located in Southern Peninsula. Roughly 4.0% of Iceland's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Reykjavík, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,930
Rank in Iceland
#6
Coordinates
64.00°N, 22.56°W
~5 m elevation · Atlantic/Reykjavik
Distance to capital (Reykjavík)
36 km
22 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Southern Peninsula
| City | Population | Rank in Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjanesbær | 19,724 | #4 |
Cities near Keflavík
- Reykjanesbær19,724 people · ~1 km away
- Hafnarfjörður31,525 people · ~31 km away
- Kópavogur40,040 people · ~34 km away
- Reykjavík118,918 people · ~36 km away
- Akureyri19,219 people · ~282 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Keflavík?
Keflavík has a population of 15,930 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Iceland.
What region is Keflavík in?
Keflavík is located in Southern Peninsula, Iceland.
Is Keflavík the capital of Iceland?
No, the capital of Iceland is Reykjavik, about 36 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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