Faroe Islandss' population is projected to be 63,688 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56,526 | 1.18% | 209 |
| 2025 | 56,002 | 1.27% | 209 |
| 2020 | 52,587 | 1.44% | 210 |
| 2019 | 51,842 | 1.58% | 210 |
| 2018 | 51,034 | 1.57% | 210 |
| 2017 | 50,243 | 1.45% | 211 |
| 2015 | 48,894 | 0.3% | 212 |
| 2010 | 48,169 | -0.08% | 213 |
| 2005 | 48,361 | 1.16% | 212 |
| 2000 | 45,663 | 0.82% | 212 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56,526 | 1.18% | 209 |
| 2032 | 58,903 | 0.66% | 209 |
| 2037 | 60,332 | 0.48% | 209 |
| 2042 | 61,496 | 0.38% | 208 |
| 2047 | 62,531 | 0.33% | 208 |
| 2052 | 63,319 | 0.25% | 206 |
| 2057 | 63,795 | 0.15% | 206 |
| 2062 | 64,191 | 0.12% | 206 |
| 2067 | 64,558 | 0.11% | 206 |
| 2072 | 64,847 | 0.09% | 206 |
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Torshavn has a metropolitan area population of 14,242, comprising 25.2%% of Faroe Islands' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torshavn | 14,242 | 25.2% |
| 2 | Klaksvik | 5,142 | 9.1% |
| 3 | Hoyvik | 4,702 | 8.32% |
| 4 | Argir | 2,615 | 4.63% |
| 5 | Fuglafjordur | 1,630 | 2.88% |
| 6 | Vagur | 1,326 | 2.35% |
| 7 | Vestmanna | 1,256 | 2.22% |
| 8 | Saltangara | 1,246 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Sorvagur | 1,157 | 2.05% |
| 10 | Midvagur | 1,139 | 2.02% |
As of 2026, Faroe Islands has a total population of 56,526, ranking as the 209th most populous nation in the world.
Faroe Islands has a net population change of approximately 2 people per day, driven by 2 births, 1 deaths, and net immigration of 1 people.
Faroe Islands represents < 0.01% of the total global population and < 0.01% of Europe's population.
Faroe Islands has a population density of 40.5 people per km² (approximately 104.9 per mi²), making it the 172nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 97.27% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
