Is Reykjavik a city?

Reykjavik is Iceland 's capital and largest city. The city, which has an area of 200 square kilometres, has a population of approximately 123,000, with 216,940 living in the Capital Region ( Greater Reykjavik, which refers to Reykjavik itself and the six municipalities around it).

How many people live in Reykjavik 2023?

Reykjavik's 2023 population is now estimated at 137,618. In 2015, the population of Reykjavik was 121,822 . Reykjavik has grown by 1.62% annually. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects.

What happened to Reykjavik's population?

The population of the City Center has declined since 2012. The report also points out that 8.5% of Reykjavíkians are foreign nationals, with a total of 131 different nationalities. The number of people receiving financial support from the muncipality fell slightly in 2014 after having risen steadily since the 2008 financial crash.

What is the topography of Reykjavik?

8) Reykjavik is located on Iceland's coast so the city's topography consists of peninsulas and coves. It also has some islands that were once connected to the mainland during the last ice age about 10,000 years ago.