AGUACYCLE
Europe & Central Asia

Iceland

Capital: Reykjavik · High income · Pop. 386,506

100%
Safely managed drinking water
Safely managed sanitation
445,023
m³ freshwater / person / yr
0%
Water stress · Low

Source: World Bank Open Data (WHO/UNICEF JMP & FAO AQUASTAT) · drinking water 2024

In Iceland, 100% of the population uses safely managed drinking water — an improved source, located on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination (2024 estimate).

Iceland has about 445,023 cubic meters of renewable internal freshwater per person each year. It withdraws the equivalent of 0% of those internal resources annually (low water stress).

Agriculture accounts for about 0% of Iceland's water withdrawals, the rest going to households and industry.

Common questions

How many people in Iceland have safe drinking water?

100% of Iceland's population uses safely managed drinking water (2024), per WHO/UNICEF data.

Does Iceland have enough freshwater?

Iceland has roughly 445,023 m³ of renewable internal freshwater per person per year, and uses about 0% of it annually (low stress).

Elsewhere in Europe & Central Asia