🇮🇸 Iceland

Iceland diaspora in Norway

People from Iceland in Norway meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Iceland live in Norway?

According to the United Nations, 8,660 people from Iceland live in Norway.

Therefore Norway ranks number 2 among the destinations of the Iceland diaspora.

In total, 20,100 people from Iceland live abroad, and about 43% of them live in Norway.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Iceland in Norway

No community for people from Iceland exists in Norway on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Oslo, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Iceland community in Norway

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Iceland live in Norway?

According to the UN, about 8,660 people from Iceland live in Norway. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Iceland live in in Norway?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Iceland in Norway?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Norway?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Poland, Ukraine, Sweden, Lithuania, and Syria.

When is the Iceland national day?

Icelandic National Day falls on June 17. In Norway too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Iceland diaspora also lives in Denmark and Poland. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.