The territory of Iceland has a lot of volcanic activity. In 2010, the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano caused the largest air-travel-shut-down in Europe in recent decades. As an island, air transport is the most common way to arrive in the country, specifically Keflavik Airport. However, cruise ships also make their way to this destination. Before the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Iceland’s volume of international cruise tourism had reached nearly 200 thousand passengers.
Travel and tourism in Iceland - statistics & facts
The territory of Iceland has a lot of volcanic activity. In 2010, the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano caused the largest air-travel-shut-down in Europe in recent decades. As an island, air transport is the most common way to arrive in the country, specifically Keflavik Airport. However, cruise ships also make their way to this destination. Before the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Iceland’s volume of international cruise tourism had reached nearly 200 thousand passengers.
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- Number of international visitor arrivals
- 698.2k
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Inbound tourism volume in Iceland 1950-2021
- Annual change in international visitor arrivals
- 146%
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Growth rate of inbound tourism volume in Iceland 2010-2022
- Inbound tourism spending as share of GDP
- 5.1%
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Contribution of tourism spending to Icelandic GDP 2010-2021, by type
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Total tourism contribution to GDP in Iceland 2019-2021
Total tourism contribution to GDP in Iceland 2019-2021
Total contribution of travel and tourism to gross domestic product in Iceland from 2019 to 2021 (in billion ISK)
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Contribution of tourism spending to Icelandic GDP 2010-2021, by type
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Tourism intensity in Iceland 2010-2021
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Expenditure of Icelandic households on package holidays 2010-2022
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Household consumption of package holidays in Iceland from 2010 to 2022 (in billion ISK)
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Inbound tourism volume in Iceland 1950-2021
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Overnight visitor arrivals in Iceland 2010-2022
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Number of tourist arrivals to accommodation establishments in Iceland from 2010 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
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Main countries of origin among inbound passengers at Keflavik Airport in Iceland 2022
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Share of inbound passengers at Keflavik Airport in Iceland 2022, by purpose
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Distribution of international travelers who arrived at Keflavik Airport in Iceland in 2022, by travel purpose
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Average length of stay of overnight visitors in Iceland 2022, by country of origin
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Inbound cruise ship passengers in Iceland 2010-2022
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Domestic overnight tourism volume in Iceland 2010-2022
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Overnights by domestic guests in lodgings in Iceland 2010-2022
Overnights by domestic guests in lodgings in Iceland 2010-2022
Number of overnight stays by domestic tourists in accommodation establishments in Iceland from 2010 to 2022 (in millions)
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Domestic tourism spending in Iceland 2019-2021
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Hotel room occupancy in Iceland 2010-2022
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Hotel room occupancy in Iceland 2022, by region
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