Blue eyes are a relatively recent development in human genetics. Scientists believe that everyone who lived before the last ice age had brown eyes. The blue eye color emerged about 10,000 years ago as a result of genetic mutations and then spread through parts of Europe. Find out the 7 countries where blue eyes can be found most often.
Ireland
Last but not least, Ireland completes the top ten. While exact figures are hard to determine, it is estimated that about 50% of the Irish have blue eyes, earning Ireland a spot on this list.
Germany
Although Germany has a very diverse population, with a mix of ethnic groups and nationalities, the percentage of people with blue eyes is still relatively high. According to some sources, about 40% of the German population has blue eyes.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of the non-Scandinavian countries with a high percentage of people with blue eyes. Exactly how high this percentage is is not known, but the estimate is around 60%.
Norway
Like its Scandinavian neighbors, Norway also has a significant percentage of blue-eyed inhabitants. With about 60% of the population having this eye color, Norway certainly contributes to the blue-eyed dominance in the Scandinavian region.
Iceland
Iceland has a very homogeneous population, and a significant percentage of them have blue eyes. While exact figures are hard to find, it is estimated that about 75% of the Icelandic population has blue eyes.
Finland
The top of the list of countries with blue eyes is dominated by the Scandinavian countries. An estimated 75% of the Finnish population has blue eyes, giving the country a strong second place in this ranking.
Estonia
According to some sources, Estonia is the country with the highest percentage of people with blue eyes in the world. It is even said that the percentage is 99%. That is definitely not true, especially due to the mixing of a lot of Slavic blood, but the percentage of blue eyes in Estonia is certainly high.
