Iceland Tourism Statistics

2023

2.2M Foreign Visitors

+30.5% vs 2022
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Airport Arrivals

2,214,182

↑ 30.5% YoY

Hotel Nights

4.6M

↑ 14.3% YoY

Avg Occupancy

68.3%

Capital region 76.9%

Card Spending

328B ISK

↑ 29.2% YoY

Top Source Markets 2023

Countries with the most visitors arriving at Keflavík Airport

1United States
639,337
2United Kingdom
283,889
3Other nationalities
248,242
4Germany
138,647
5Pólland
136,584

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tourists visited Iceland in 2023?

2.2M foreign visitors arrived at Keflavík Airport in 2023, a +30.5% change from 2022.

What was Iceland's hotel occupancy in 2023?

The national average hotel occupancy rate was 68.3% in 2023. The Capital region averaged 76.9%.

Where do most Iceland tourists come from?

The top markets were United States, United Kingdom, Other nationalities.

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