Time in government
59 years • 11 months • 2 weeks • 5 days
Iceland Flokkur fólksins: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
4.8 %
-9.0 since the last election
Last Election
13.8 %
Election 2024 · 10 Seats
3-Month Trend
-0.7
Three months ago: 5.5 %
Advertisement
Prefer ad-free? Get PolitPro+ now
Progressive Party
RE
Iceland
Agrarian
Eurosceptic
Founded 1942
Flokkur fólksins (the People's Party) is a populist, advocacy-driven party in Iceland. It champions the cause of the economically marginalized, individuals with disabilities, and senior citizens, integrating a commitment to social justice with a strong anti-EU position.
Values and Ideology
The party's foundation is built upon a strong commitment to justice, directly challenging the perceived indifference of the political establishment. Its worldview is shaped by a humanitarian ethos: no individual should be forced to endure poverty. The state is viewed as the ultimate guardian of the vulnerable, with a duty to unconditionally guarantee fundamental necessities. This social orientation is complemented by a nuanced form of nationalism that considers Iceland's sovereignty and the stewardship of its national resources essential for the prosperity of its populace.
Political Priorities
The party's agenda is radically focused on combating poverty and overhauling the welfare system. Key demands include abolishing taxes on basic incomes, tackling the soaring cost of living, and significantly enhancing healthcare provisions. The party specifically targets pensioners on basic incomes and low-wage earners. In foreign policy, it firmly opposes joining the European Union to safeguard control over national fishing waters and maintain monetary independence, thereby preserving national fiscal autonomy for social welfare programs.
Role in the Political System
Within the Icelandic party system, the People's Party embodies the social conscience with a populist edge. It frequently acts as a vocal critic of the system, decrying parliamentary procedures as overly elitist and disconnected from the public. Strategically, it leverages its position to compel established parties to address pressing issues by forcing morally charged debates on wealth distribution and social equity. While upholding democratic institutions, it advocates for greater citizen involvement and enhanced accountability from the executive branch, particularly towards the economically vulnerable.
Advertisement
Prefer ad-free? Get PolitPro+ now
Flokkur fólksins: Key issues and ideological profile
Flokkur fólksins
Other Parties
Advertisement
Topic
Salience
Position 2024
Question
Stance
Economy & State
Should income and wealth be redistributed?
Advocates for strong redistribution of income and wealth.
Stance
How should the state manage its available budget?
Leans slightly more towards investment than saving.
Stance
Society & Values
What is more important: freedom or security?
Prioritizes security over unrestricted freedom.
Stance
Should the equality of women be promoted?
Supports measures to promote equality.
Stance
Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced?
Holds a neutral stance on LGBTQ+ advancement.
Stance
Should same-sex marriage be allowed?
Fully supports same-sex marriage.
Stance
What role should religions play in politics?
Advocates for strict separation of religion and state.
Stance
Should policy focus on urban or rural areas?
Seeks balance between urban and rural interests.
Stance
Environment & Globalization
What is more important: environmental protection or economy?
Seeks to balance ecological and economic interests.
Stance
What is more important: climate protection or economy?
Seeks a balance between climate and economic goals.
Stance
Migration & Integration
How should immigration policy be regulated?
Prefers restrictive immigration with clear conditions.
Stance
How should immigrant integration be shaped?
Emphasizes cultural adaptation of immigrants.
Stance
Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights?
Considers equal rights sufficient.
Stance
What role should nation-states play?
Wants strong, independent nation-states with clear borders.
Stance
Democracy & Institutions
How should power be distributed?
Supports checks and balances and shared decision-making power.
Stance
How should the state be organized: centralized or federal?
Advocates for a balanced distribution of power between the center and regions.
Stance
Election
Vote share
Seats
2024
November 30, 2024
Vote share
13.8 %
+5.0
Seats
10
+4
2021
September 25, 2021
Vote share
8.8 %
+1.9
Seats
6
+2
2017
October 28, 2017
Worst result
Vote share
6.9 %
-4.3
Seats
4
-4
2016
October 29, 2016
Vote share
11.2 %
-13.2
Seats
8
-11
2013
April 27, 2013
Vote share
24.4 %
+9.6
Seats
19
+10
2009
April 25, 2009
Vote share
14.8 %
+3.1
Seats
9
+2
2007
May 12, 2007
Vote share
11.7 %
-6.0
Seats
7
-5
2003
May 10, 2003
Vote share
17.7 %
-0.7
Seats
12
±0
1999
May 8, 1999
Vote share
18.4 %
-4.9
Seats
12
-3
1995
April 8, 1995
Vote share
23.3 %
+4.4
Seats
15
+2
1991
April 20, 1991
Vote share
18.9 %
±0.0
Seats
13
±0
1987
April 25, 1987
Vote share
18.9 %
-0.1
Seats
13
-1
1983
April 23, 1983
Vote share
19.0 %
-5.9
Seats
14
-3
1979
December 3, 1979
Vote share
24.9 %
+8.0
Seats
17
+5
1978
June 25, 1978
Vote share
16.9 %
-8.0
Seats
12
-5
1974
June 30, 1974
Vote share
24.9 %
-0.4
Seats
17
±0
1971
June 13, 1971
Vote share
25.3 %
-2.8
Seats
17
-1
1967
June 11, 1967
Vote share
28.1 %
-0.1
Seats
18
-1
1963
June 9, 1963
Best result
Vote share
28.2 %
+2.5
Seats
19
+2
1959
October 26, 1959
Vote share
25.7 %
-1.5
Seats
17
-2
1959
June 28, 1959
Vote share
27.2 %
+11.6
Seats
19
+2
1956
June 24, 1956
Vote share
15.6 %
-6.3
Seats
17
+1
1953
June 28, 1953
Vote share
21.9 %
-2.6
Seats
16
-1
1949
October 24, 1949
Vote share
24.5 %
+1.4
Seats
17
+4
1946
June 30, 1946
Vote share
23.1 %
Seats
13
All elections since 1945 in which Flokkur fólksins participated. Click a row to see election details.
1946
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
Share since 1946
69 %
Cabinets led
10
24 years • 6 months • 1 week
Coalition involvements
12
35 years • 5 months • 1 week • 5 days
Kristrún Frostadóttir
Frostadóttir
December 21, 2024 – Today · 1 year 7 months
36 of 63 seats
Jakobsdottir II
November 28, 2021 – April 9, 2024 · 2 years 4 months
6 of 63 seats
Jakobsdottir I
November 30, 2017 – November 28, 2021 · 3 years 11 months
4 of 63 seats
Johannsson
April 7, 2016 – January 10, 2017 · 9 months 3 days
38 of 63 seats
Gunnlaugsson
May 23, 2013 – April 7, 2016 · 2 years 10 months
38 of 63 seats
Haarde I
June 15, 2006 – May 24, 2007 · 11 months 9 days
34 of 63 seats
Asgrimsson
September 15, 2004 – June 15, 2006 · 1 year 9 months
34 of 63 seats
Oddsson IV
May 23, 2003 – September 15, 2004 · 1 year 3 months
34 of 63 seats
Oddsson III
May 28, 1999 – May 23, 2003 · 3 years 11 months
38 of 63 seats
Oddsson II
April 13, 1995 – May 28, 1999 · 4 years 1 month
40 of 63 seats
Hermannsson III
September 10, 1989 – April 30, 1991 · 1 year 7 months
38 of 63 seats
Hermannsson II
September 28, 1988 – September 10, 1989 · 11 months 13 days
31 of 63 seats
Palsson
July 8, 1987 – September 28, 1988 · 1 year 2 months
41 of 63 seats
Hermannsson I
May 26, 1983 – July 8, 1987 · 4 years 1 month
37 of 60 seats
Thoroddsen
February 8, 1980 – May 26, 1983 · 3 years 3 months
49 of 60 seats
Johannesson II
September 1, 1978 – February 8, 1980 · 1 year 5 months
40 of 60 seats
Hallgrimsson
August 28, 1974 – September 1, 1978 · 4 years 4 days
42 of 60 seats
Johannesson I
July 14, 1971 – August 28, 1974 · 3 years 1 month
32 of 60 seats
Jonasson V
July 24, 1956 – December 23, 1958 · 2 years 4 months
33 of 52 seats
Thors V
September 11, 1953 – July 24, 1956 · 2 years 10 months
37 of 52 seats
Steinthorsson
March 14, 1950 – September 11, 1953 · 3 years 5 months
36 of 52 seats
Stefansson
February 4, 1947 – December 6, 1949 · 2 years 10 months
42 of 52 seats
More from PolitPro
API & Data Access
Access our data programmatically – for editorial teams, think tanks, and teams that need Election Trends directly in their workflow.
Research Data
Use our prepared datasets for research and teaching.
App & Community
Discuss current polls in a growing, respectful political community.
Data & Feedback
Political data changes daily. Noticed outdated info, a number, or a date? Write to us – preferably with a source, so we can quickly verify the change.
Support PolitPro
Your support protects PolitPro from the influence of lobby groups and parties.
Data Basis & Transparency
PolitPro
PolitPro combines scientific data and current poll values to make politics tangible for everyone. We use datasets from leading research projects and supplement them with our own research, analyses, and algorithms. This way, we make complex political contexts understandable and accessible to all. Supported by AI.
Advertisement
Prefer ad-free? Get PolitPro+ now