Iceland had a relatively low number of murders each year from 2010 to 2022. There were never more than three murders yearly between 2010 and 2019. However, in 2020, five people fell victims to murders on the island, an unusually high number in the country. In 2022, there were four homicide victims in Iceland.

The homicide rate in Iceland varied between 2010 and 2022, from roughly 0.3 murders per 100,000 inhabitants in 2019, to 1.37 in 2020. In real figures, the total number of homicides reached five in 2020, an unusually high number for Iceland; since 1994 there were six years where no intentional homicides were committed in Iceland, although the last of these was in 2008. Iceland generally has one of the lowest homicide rates in Europe. The most dangerous countries in Europe and worldwide In Europe, Latvia had the highest murder rate in 2021 with 5.1 per 100,000 inhabitants. Malta had the lowest with 0.39. Worldwide, Saint Kitts and Nevis is the world's most dangerous country to live in in terms of murder rate. The Caribbean island country had a homicide rate of 65 per 100,000 inhabitants. Nine of the 10 countries with the highest murder rates worldwide are located in Latin America and the Caribbean. Celaya in Mexico was the city with the highest homicide rate worldwide. Victims of homicides In most of the European countries, a higher share of the victims of homicides are men. France was the country with the highest number of homicides on the continent, whereas Malta and Iceland had the lowest. France both had the highest number of female and male victims.

Marijuana was, by far, the most commonly seized type of drug by the authorities in Iceland in 2021. More than 141,000 grams of various types of marijuana were seized in 2021. Meanwhile, only 16g of heroin were seized in Iceland that year.

Iceland IS: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 0.603 Ratio in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.000 Ratio for 2015. Iceland IS: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Ratio from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2016, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.223 Ratio in 2014 and a record low of 0.000 Ratio in 2015. Iceland IS: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iceland – Table IS.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, female are estimates of unlawful female homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; ;

Historical dataset showing Iceland murder/homicide rate per 100K population by year from 1994 to 2021.

In 2018, the Police in Iceland recorded the highest number of alcohol-related offenses between 2011 and 2021, when 828 offenses were reported. In 2020, however, the number dropped to 308 as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. By far, the alcohol-related crime reported most often was public consumption. The prohibition of alcohol in Iceland was lifted in 1989, and the current legal drinking age in Iceland is 20 years.

From 2010 to 2014, the number of reported drug offenses in Iceland increased annually, reaching 2,375. However, since then, the number of drug offenses has remained relatively stable, reaching around 2,200 from 2017 to 2019. In 2021, the number of recorded drug offenses fell below 1,700.

Iceland IS: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data was reported at 0.000 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.811 Ratio for 2015. Iceland IS: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data is updated yearly, averaging 0.928 Ratio from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2016, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.028 Ratio in 2005 and a record low of 0.000 Ratio in 2016. Iceland IS: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iceland – Table IS.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, male are estimates of unlawful male homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; ;

Iceland IS: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 0.900 Ratio in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.300 Ratio for 2014. Iceland IS: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.400 Ratio from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2015, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.800 Ratio in 2000 and a record low of 0.000 Ratio in 2008. Iceland IS: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iceland – Table IS.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; Weighted average;

Intentional homicides (per 100,000 people) in Iceland was reported at 0.54005 in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Iceland - Intentional homicides (per 100;000 people) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Time series data for the statistic Intentional_Homicides_Per_100000_People and country Iceland. Indicator Definition:Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.The statistic "Intentional Homicides Per 100000 People" stands at 0.5401 per cent mille as of 12/31/2021. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.8236 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is -0.8236.The 3 year change in percentage points is -0.3099.The 5 year change in percentage points is 0.2421.The 10 year change in percentage points is -0.3995.The Serie's long term average value is 0.574 per cent mille. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2021, is 0.0335 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1994, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2021, is +0.54.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2000, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2021, is -1.24.

In 2022, the number of homicides in Denmark increased again after years of decline. That year, 55 homicides were registered. According to the Danish Penal Code, the penalty for homicide ranges from a minimum of a five-year prison sentence to imprisonment for life. Imprisonment for life implies 12 years in prison, before the inmate can apply for probation. Over the past decade, the total number of reported crimes in Denmark decreased.

Victims of crime  In 2021, the number of victims of criminal offences reported in Denmark fell below 60,000. This was the lowest number over the past 10 years. The most common type of crime experienced by Danes was violent crimes. The number was higher for men than for women.

Peaceful country  In general, Denmark is considered a safe and peaceful country. In 2022, the country was ranked the sixth most peaceful country in the world, only behind Iceland, New Zealand, Ireland, Austria, and Portugal. This ranking is measured by the level of social safety and security, the extent of ongoing domestic and international conflicts, and the degree of militarization.

Iceland: Death rate, per 1000 people: The latest value from 2022 is 7 deaths per 1000 people, an increase from 6.3 deaths per 1000 people in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 8.37 deaths per 1000 people, based on data from 195 countries. Historically, the average for Iceland from 1960 to 2022 is 6.67 deaths per 1000 people. The minimum value, 6.1 deaths per 1000 people, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 7.3 deaths per 1000 people was recorded in 1971.

Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 20-24 Years data was reported at 6.000 Person in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.000 Person for 2018. Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 20-24 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 12.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2019, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.000 Person in 1991 and a record low of 6.000 Person in 2019. Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 20-24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iceland – Table IS.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Number of deaths of youths ages 20-24 years; ; Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org.; Sum; Aggregate data for LIC, UMC, LMC, HIC are computed based on the groupings for the World Bank fiscal year in which the data was released by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation.

Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 5-9 Years data was reported at 1.000 Person in 2019. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.000 Person for 2018. Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 5-9 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 2.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2019, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.000 Person in 1990 and a record low of 1.000 Person in 2019. Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 5-9 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iceland – Table IS.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Number of deaths of children ages 5-9 years; ; Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org.; Sum; Aggregate data for LIC, UMC, LMC, HIC are computed based on the groupings for the World Bank fiscal year in which the data was released by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation.

The number of deaths in Iceland in 2022 was highest among people between 85 and 89 years of age. It was second highest among people between 80 and 84 years, closely followed by people from 90 to 94 years. The average age of the population in Iceland is slowly increasing.

Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 15-19 Years data was reported at 6.000 Person in 2019. This stayed constant from the previous number of 6.000 Person for 2018. Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 15-19 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 8.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2019, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.000 Person in 1990 and a record low of 6.000 Person in 2019. Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 15-19 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iceland – Table IS.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Number of deaths of adolescents ages 15-19 years; ; Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org.; Sum; Aggregate data for LIC, UMC, LMC, HIC are computed based on the groupings for the World Bank fiscal year in which the data was released by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation.

Iceland recorded 260 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Iceland reported 209191 Coronavirus Cases. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Iceland Coronavirus Deaths.

Deaths data was reported at 64.000 Person in 04 Sep 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.000 Person for 28 Aug 2023. Deaths data is updated weekly, averaging 45.000 Person from Jan 2017 (Median) to 04 Sep 2023, with 348 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.000 Person in 28 Feb 2022 and a record low of 25.000 Person in 20 Aug 2018. Deaths data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Iceland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iceland – Table IS.G004: Vital Statistics: Deaths by Weeks.

Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 5-14 Years data was reported at 4.000 Person in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.000 Person for 2015. Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 5-14 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 4.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.000 Person in 1990 and a record low of 4.000 Person in 2017. Iceland IS: Number of Deaths Ages 5-14 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iceland – Table IS.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Number of deaths of children ages 5-14 years; ; Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org.; Sum;