What Language Do They Speak in Iceland?

Official language of Iceland Icelandic

Facts last checked 9 October 2026.

The official language of Iceland is Icelandic.

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Languages of Iceland at a glance

Official language	Icelandic
Number of official languages	1
Countries on this site where Icelandic is official	1
People (demonym)	Icelander
Capital	Reykjavik
Internet domain	.is

Iceland in context

Iceland covers 103,000 km², making it the 106th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
Its population density of about 4 people per km² ranks 191st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
Iceland has no land borders with other countries on this site.
With 391,810 people, Iceland holds about 0.4% of the population of Northern Europe.
Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
Iceland is a member state of the United Nations.

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Useful phrases for visitors to Iceland

Everyday Icelandic phrases you will hear and use in Iceland:

English	Icelandic
Hello	Halló
Thank you	Takk
Please	Vinsamlegast
Goodbye	Bless
Yes	Já
No	Nei

Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.

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