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Rank #65 by World Population

🇫🇴Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands has a population of 54,414, ranking #65 in the world. The capital is Torshavn. Located in Europe & Central Asia.

World Bank: High income

54,414

Population

#65

World Rank

83.0

Life Expectancy

$72,465

GDP Per Capita

Faroe Islands, #65 by world population

Faroe Islands Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Faroe Islands had a population of 34,127 in 1960 and 54,681 in 2024, a 60.2% growth over 64 years. The peak was 54,681 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.74%.

2024 · 55K19602024
Faroe Islands population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

54,681

Population (2024)

34,127

Population (1960)

54,681

Peak (2024)

0.74%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196034,127
196134,557
196234,963
196335,391
196435,847
196536,347
196636,816
196737,202
196837,560
196937,907
197038,269
197138,703
197239,172
197339,636
197440,106
197540,568
197641,020
197741,468
197841,968
197942,521
198043,072
198143,626
198244,171
198344,670
198445,141
198545,707
198646,131
198746,701
198847,355
198947,958
199047,740
199147,447
199247,287
199346,474
199444,695
199543,611
199643,581
199744,132
199844,674
199945,146
200045,754
200146,635
200247,335
200348,032
200448,384
200548,359
200648,335
200748,378
200848,547
200948,791
201048,657
201148,543
201248,291
201348,246
201448,428
201548,899
201649,464
201750,180
201850,996
201951,792
202052,565
202153,296
202253,912
202354,414
202454,681

Demographics

Population54,414
Population Growth Rate0.93%
Urban Population39.2%
Fertility Rate1.87 births/woman
Life Expectancy83.0 years
Infant Mortality Rate-
Literacy Rate-

Economy & Trade

$72,465

GDP Per Capita

-

Unemployment Rate

High income

Income Level

113.3%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

111

Mobile Subs per 100

39.7

People per km2

599

Net Migration

Environment

0.1%

Forest Area

Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia

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Faroe Islands in global context

Faroe Islands is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Faroe Islands has a population of 54,414, ranking #65 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.93%.

Life expectancy in Faroe Islands is 83.0 years.

Faroe Islands's GDP per capita is $72,465. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.

39.2% of Faroe Islands's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 39.7 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Faroe Islands is available from the World Bank.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 54,414 residents, Faroe Islands is a country in Europe & Central Asia. The population is growing slowly, about 0.9% annually.

Faroe Islands is a high-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $72,465. Life expectancy is high at 83.0 years, with a fertility rate of 1.9 births per woman, and 39.2% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.