What is the population of Faroe Islands in 2026?
Faroe Islands has a population of 54,900 people (2025 estimate), which is 210th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2025
54,900
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.48%
+261 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
40/km²
1,370 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
37.1 years
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Faroe Islands
With a population of 54,900, the Faroe Islands rank 208th globally and span 1,370 km² in Europe at a density of 40 people per km². The territory gained self-governance in 1948. Annual growth averages 0.5%, with a median age of 37.1 years and life expectancy of 83.1 years, reflecting a stable, aging population. The fertility rate stands at 1.9 births per woman.
Urban settlement accounts for 40% of residents, with Tórshavn serving as the capital. GDP per capita reaches $74,175, among the world's highest. The Danish krone and Faroese króna circulate as currency, while Danish and Faroese are the primary languages spoken.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Tórshavn
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- FO · FRO
- Demonym
- Faroese
- Currency
- Danish krone (DKK kr), Faroese króna (FOK kr)
- State inception
- 1948
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +298
- Internet TLD
- .fo
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- Danish
- Faroese
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Faroe Islands: Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Faroe Islands.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Faroe Islands.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Faroe Islands.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Faroe Islands.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 20.0%
- Age 15–64
- 62.3%
- Age 65+
- 17.7%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 1 | 7 |
| 95-99 | 24 | 71 |
| 90-94 | 117 | 212 |
| 85-89 | 281 | 388 |
| 80-84 | 665 | 727 |
| 75-79 | 1,005 | 979 |
| 70-74 | 1,254 | 1,260 |
| 65-69 | 1,429 | 1,411 |
| 60-64 | 1,616 | 1,533 |
| 55-59 | 1,845 | 1,659 |
| 50-54 | 1,794 | 1,547 |
| 45-49 | 1,777 | 1,551 |
| 40-44 | 1,713 | 1,561 |
| 35-39 | 1,877 | 1,677 |
| 30-34 | 1,871 | 1,707 |
| 25-29 | 1,722 | 1,389 |
| 20-24 | 2,014 | 1,815 |
| 15-19 | 1,960 | 1,889 |
| 10-14 | 1,907 | 1,750 |
| 5-9 | 1,906 | 1,926 |
| 0-4 | 1,851 | 1,722 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 31,664 |
| 1960 | 34,127 |
| 1970 | 38,269 |
| 1980 | 43,072 |
| 1990 | 47,497 |
| 2000 | 45,663 |
| 2010 | 48,169 |
| 2020 | 52,587 |
| 2030 | 58,206 |
| 2040 | 61,039 |
| 2050 | 63,035 |
| 2060 | 64,031 |
| 2070 | 64,746 |
| 2080 | 65,052 |
| 2090 | 64,480 |
| 2100 | 63,251 |
How Faroe Islands Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Faroe Islands55K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Faroe Islands | 55K |
Faroe Islands Population FAQ
Is the population of Faroe Islands growing or shrinking?
Faroe Islands's population is growing at +0.48% per year, a change of roughly 261 people annually.
What is the capital of Faroe Islands?
The capital of Faroe Islands is Tórshavn.
How densely populated is Faroe Islands?
Faroe Islands has 40/km² across 1,370 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Faroe Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in Faroe Islands is 83.1 years (2024).
What is the median age in Faroe Islands?
The median age in Faroe Islands is 37.1 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Faroe Islands in?
Faroe Islands is in Europe.