Communicable diseases — Communicable disease incidence in Iceland

Iceland: Communicable diseases — Communicable disease incidence was 4 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4 Cases
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
34th
of 34 countries
All-time high
8 Cases
in 1991
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1981
Years of data
44
1981–2024

Communicable diseases — Communicable disease incidence in Iceland, 1981–2024

024681981200220241981: 0 Cases1982: 0 Cases1983: 0 Cases1984: 0 Cases1985: 1 Cases1986: 3 Cases1987: 1 Cases1988: 5 Cases1989: 3 Cases1990: 3 Cases1991: 8 Cases1992: 3 Cases1993: 7 Cases1994: 6 Cases1995: 4 Cases1996: 3 Cases1997: 1 Cases1998: 2 Cases1999: 0 Cases2000: 1 Cases2001: 1 Cases2002: 0 Cases2003: 1 Cases2004: 3 Cases2005: 1 Cases2006: 3 Cases2007: 0 Cases2008: 2 Cases2009: 0 Cases2010: 1 Cases2011: 2 Cases2012: 1 Cases2013: 1 Cases2014: 0 Cases2015: 0 Cases2016: 4 Cases2017: 0 Cases2018: 2 Cases2019: 4 Cases2020: 2 Cases2021: 2 Cases2022: 2 Cases2023: 2 Cases2024: 4 Cases

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

In 2024, communicable diseases — communicable disease incidence in Iceland stood at 4 Cases.

The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year and unchanged over five years.

Over the whole period, communicable diseases — communicable disease incidence in Iceland peaked at 8 Cases in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1981.

That places Iceland 34th out of 34 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 1.44 Cases 0 Cases 5 Cases 9
1990s 3.7 Cases 0 Cases 8 Cases 10
2000s 1.2 Cases 0 Cases 3 Cases 10
2010s 1.5 Cases 0 Cases 4 Cases 10
2020s 2.4 Cases 2 Cases 4 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 31 Israel 16 Cases compare
  2. 32 New Zealand 11 Cases compare
  3. 33 Luxembourg 9 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 44 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is communicable diseases — communicable disease incidence in Iceland?
Communicable diseases — communicable disease incidence in Iceland was 4 Cases in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest communicable diseases — communicable disease incidence recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 8 Cases in 1991.
What is the lowest communicable diseases — communicable disease incidence recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1981.
How does Iceland rank for communicable diseases — communicable disease incidence?
Iceland ranks 34th out of 34 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Communicable diseases — Communicable disease incidence. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Communicable diseases — Communicable disease incidence
Unit
Cases
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
44 places, 1,643 data points, 1981–2025
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