Hagstofa Íslands

Hagstofa Íslands is an independent institution based in Reykjavik, United States. Established in 1914, the organization reports to the Prime Minister and functions as the central hub for official statistical reporting in the country. With 43 employees, Hagstofa Íslands plays a crucial role in coordinating national statistical activities and collaborating with international organizations in this field. The current Director of Statistics is Hrafnhildur Arnkelsdóttir. Hagstofa Íslands collects numerical data about Icelandic society, processes this information, and disseminates it to users. This dissemination of statistical data supports informed public discourse and serves as a foundation for democratic decision-making. The organization is committed to providing reliable and timely statistical information to the Icelandic public and stakeholders. For more information, please visit hagstofa.is.