Iceland

Population Statistics

331,918

Total Population

49,788

Population with a disability

according to World Health Organization’s 15% estimate

Election Dates

23 September 2016

Ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities


Constitution of the Republic of Iceland (1944, last amended 2013)

Updated: June 2015

Article 8 states:

If the Office of President of the Republic becomes vacant or if the President is unable to perform his duties due to a stay abroad, illness, or other reasons, the Prime Minister, the President of Althingi and the President of the Supreme Court shall exercise presidential authority. The President of Althingi shall preside at their meetings. In a divergence of opinion among them, the majority shall prevail.

 

Excerpt from the Constitution of the Republic of Iceland (1994, last amended 2013)