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Living in Akranes

Akranes is one of the cities recorded in Iceland. Akranes recorded annual PM2.5 of 4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Which Iceland-wide rules apply when you move to Akranes?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in IcelandNational rates and thresholds that apply in Akranes.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Akranes yet. Iceland has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Akranes?

The unemployment rate is about 4.1 % (2021 Census).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.11 % · px.hagstofa.is8
MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate4.11 %country median 5.4%31 Dec 2021px.hagstofa.is8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Akranes. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Akranes. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Akranes's nearest airport was RKV, 22 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights6Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official
Nearest Major Airport IataRKV3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Akranes. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Directorate of Labour Icelandic courses for registered foreign jobseekers — State Language Course

Directorate of Labour

For foreign jobseekers registered for unemployment benefits.

IcelandicIn Personfree
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Recognised Icelandic teaching provider grant route — Other

Rannís and the Icelandic authorities

For recognised providers teaching Icelandic to foreigners.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Akranes.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 0.7°C in January and 11.6°C in July. Akranes's monthly precipitation totalled 87.1 mm in January and 49.9 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 22.6 hours in January and 183.1 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Akranes?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA)3

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Akranes average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°JFMAMJJASOND15°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Akranes average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100879181595343506587808795JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Akranes average monthly sunshine, hours0551101652202362110165209190183165118924013JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Akranes annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency (EEA)3Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.2 · Feb 3.3 · Mar 4.2 · Apr 6.9 · May 10.1 · Jun 13 · Jul 14.9 · Aug 14.1 · Sep 11.4 · Oct 7.6 · Nov 4.7 · Dec 3.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.7 · Feb -1.9 · Mar -1.3 · Apr 1 · May 4 · Jun 7.2 · Jul 9.1 · Aug 8.6 · Sep 6.2 · Oct 2.7 · Nov -0.1 · Dec -1.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.7 · Feb 0.5 · Mar 1.2 · Apr 3.7 · May 6.7 · Jun 9.8 · Jul 11.6 · Aug 11 · Sep 8.5 · Oct 4.9 · Nov 2.2 · Dec 0.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 87.1 · Feb 90.6 · Mar 80.7 · Apr 59 · May 52.6 · Jun 43.3 · Jul 49.9 · Aug 64.5 · Sep 87 · Oct 79.8 · Nov 86.5 · Dec 94.9 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 22.6 · Feb 61.6 · Mar 110.3 · Apr 165.1 · May 209 · Jun 189.5 · Jul 183.1 · Aug 164.8 · Sep 118.3 · Oct 91.6 · Nov 39.7 · Dec 12.6 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Iceland

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Iceland cities
Selfoss12,671 residentsMosfellsbaer13,772 residentsAkureyri20,284 residentsGardabaer20,724 residentsKeflavík22,697 residentsReykjanesbaer22,697 residents

Population and city profile

The female population of Akranes was 4,131. The male population of Akranes was 4,303.

How many people live in Akranes?

The published population was 8,440 people in January 2026. Source: Statistics Iceland11

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Akranes residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport89.5%Foreign residents 10.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents886 people7 Aug 2026Statistics Iceland10Official
Population Female4,131 people7 Aug 2026Statistics Iceland12Official
Population Male4,303 people7 Aug 2026Statistics Iceland12Official
Population8,440 people5 Aug 2026Statistics Iceland11Official

Is Akranes a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student55%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Foreign residents886 people7 Aug 2026Official source · Statistics Iceland
Population8,440 people5 Aug 2026Official source · Statistics Iceland
Unemployment rate4.11 %31 Dec 2021Official source · px.hagstofa.is
PM2.5 — annual mean4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency (EEA)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-26

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Akranes when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Akranes part of Reykjavikurborg?

Akranes is near Reykjavikurborg, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 21.8 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source4

Which comparable places record less crime than Akranes?

Akranes has the lowest recorded total crime rate in this source-matched cohort, but this is not an absolute safety ranking.

Akranes: 1,583.6 offences/100k (2022).

Only the same source family, offence definition, period, grain and denominator method are compared. This is recorded crime, not a claim about personal safety. Official source1

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Akranes?

The published population was 8,440 people in January 2026. Source: Statistics Iceland.

Is the air quality good in Akranes?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA).

What is the unemployment rate in Akranes?

The unemployment rate is about 4.1 % (2021 Census). Source: px.hagstofa.is.

How many foreign residents live in Akranes?

886 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Iceland.

Is Akranes a good place to live?

Akranes may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Akranes part of Reykjavikurborg?

Akranes is near Reykjavikurborg, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 21.8 km away by straight-line distance.

Which comparable places record less crime than Akranes?

Akranes has the lowest recorded total crime rate in this source-matched cohort, but this is not an absolute safety ranking. The comparison uses Iceland Lögreglan recorded-crime dashboard 2018-2022 Svaedi scope + Statistics Iceland MAN030102 localities 1 January 2022, period 2022, and does not compare across incompatible police definitions.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Akranes, Iceland: jobs, air quality, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/is/akranes/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Akranes, Iceland: jobs, air quality, climate},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/is/akranes/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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