Faroe Islands is a country in Europe, known for dramatic cliffs and Nordic culture. It has a population of 56.5 thousand, making it the 209th largest country in the world. Its capital is Tórshavn. Faroe Islands has a Danish territory with strong fishing sector.
Faroe Islands's population structure shows a somewhat higher male to female ratio of 1.06 to 1, with a median male age of 37.81 years old and a median female age of 38.40 years old. The highest concentration of adults under 75 years old is in the 23 and 36 year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 74 and 73 year-old age groups.
Data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.08
Male: 37.81
Female: 38.40
There are 43,150 adults, (10,100 of whom are seniors) in Faroe Islands.
Female: 27,399 (48.4%)
Male: 29,179 (51.6%)
* As of 2/18/2026
1 birth
Every 12.0 hours
1 death
Every 1.0 days
1 immigrant
Every 1.0 days
1 person
Every 12.0 hours
0
13.2K
26.4K
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ |
|---|---|
| Torshavn | 13,200 |