🇳🇴 Norway

Norway diaspora in Iceland

People from Norway in Iceland 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 Norway live in Iceland?

According to the United Nations, 2,100 people from Norway live in Iceland.

Therefore Iceland ranks number 9 among the destinations of the Norway diaspora.

In total, 113,000 people from Norway live abroad, and about 2% of them live in Iceland.

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 Norway in Iceland

No community for people from Norway exists in Iceland 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 Reykjavik, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Norway community in Iceland

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 Norway live in Iceland?

According to the UN, about 2,100 people from Norway live in Iceland. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Norway live in in Iceland?

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 Norway in Iceland?

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 Iceland?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Poland, Denmark, Lithuania, the United States, and Sweden.

When is the Norway national day?

Norwegian Constitution Day falls on May 17. In Iceland 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 Norway diaspora also lives in Sweden, Denmark, and Bangladesh. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.