The bar chart illustrates information about the age distribution of inhabitants in Iceland from 1990 to 2020. It is evident that the age group of 25 to 54 years accounted for the majority of Iceland’s citizens throughout the three decades.
Firstly, in 1990, individuals aged 25 to 54 represented over 30 percent of the population. This percentage remained below 40 percent in 2000 and 2010, reaching its peak of approximately 49 percent in 2020.
On the other hand, the percentage of people aged under 14 was less than 30 percent in 1990, but by 2020, this group saw a decline in the population to 18 percent. Additionally, the number of citizens aged 15 to 24 in Iceland started at 22 percent in 1990, but it dropped significantly to 8 percent—the lowest percentage—in 2020.
Lastly, the proportion of people aged 65 and over was the lowest in 1990, beginning at 12 percent. There was no significant change for this group over the 30 years, with their percentage increasing only slightly to 14 percent in 2020. The 55-64 age group made up 14 percent in 1990, and similarly, there was no dramatic change, as it comprised 10 percent in 2020.