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Faroe Islands

Capital:
Tórshavn
Continent:
Europe
Region(s):
Northern Europe
Largest Cities:
Torshavn
Abbreviation:
FRO

Faroe Islands is a country in Europe, known for dramatic cliffs and Nordic culture. It has a population of over 56 thousand, making it the 209th largest country in the world. Its official language is , and the capital is Tórshavn. Faroe Islands has a Danish territory with strong fishing sector.

56K
Total Population
209
Population Rank
40.12
Density (km²)
602 1.27%
Annual Population Growth

Population of Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands's population structure shows a somewhat higher male to female ratio of 1.07 to 1, with a median male age of 37.84 years old and a median female age of 38.46 years old. The highest concentration of adults under 75 years old is in the 21 and 34 year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 72 and 71 year-old age groups.

Faroe Islands Population

Data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

Faroe Islands Population Clock

Faroe Islands Population*
55,838
Births per Day
2
Deaths per Day
1
Immigrations per Day
1
Net Change per Day
2
2025 Population Change*
146

* As of 3/14/2025

1 birth

Every 12.0 hours

1 death

Every 1.0 days

1 immigrant

Every 1.0 days

1 person

Every 12.0 hours

Population by City

City
2025 Pop.
Torshavn13,200

Faroe Islands Overview