Reykjanesbær Population 2026
Reykjanesbær has a population of 19,724, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇮🇸 Iceland, located in Southern Peninsula. Roughly 4.9% of Iceland's population lives here. It is about 6.0× smaller than Reykjavík, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,724
Rank in Iceland
#4
Coordinates
64.00°N, 22.56°W
~13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Keflavík | 15,930 | #6 |
Cities near Reykjanesbær
- Keflavík15,930 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 Reykjanesbær?
Reykjanesbær has a population of 19,724 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Iceland.
What region is Reykjanesbær in?
Reykjanesbær is located in Southern Peninsula, Iceland.
Is Reykjanesbær 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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