9. Iceland
Percent of urban population: 94
At the beginning of 19th century, Iceland was rural society largely dependent on farming. During that time, 1.943 people lived in only two towns in Iceland – Reykjavík and Vestmannaeyjar. Demand for fish product and introduction of new techniques in fishing were an initial impetus for urbanization. By 1890, percent of city dwellers reached 12.1 percent of all residents. Today 308,071 people live in cities, constituting 94 percent of total population, largest share among Nordic countries.
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