Faroe Islands Population
Europe & Central Asia · 202nd most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
55,561
The population of Faroe Islands is about 55,561 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 55 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Faroe Islands is ranked 202nd of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.94% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 62 thousand. Since 1960 (34 thousand) it has grown by 62%. Population density is 40 people per square kilometre. 40% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
55 thousand
Yearly change
+0.94%
World rank
202nd
Share of world
0.00%
Density
40/km²
Land area
1,370 km²
Life expectancy
83.1 yrs
Births per woman
1.91
GDP per capita
$74,175
GDP
$4.1B
Population of Faroe Islands, 1960–2050
Faroe Islands population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 34,127 | — | 25 |
| 1970 | 38,269 | +0.95% | 28 |
| 1980 | 43,072 | +1.30% | 31 |
| 1990 | 47,741 | −0.45% | 35 |
| 2000 | 45,754 | +1.35% | 33 |
| 2010 | 48,656 | −0.27% | 36 |
| 2020 | 52,561 | +1.49% | 38 |
| 2024 | 54,640 | +0.44% | 40 |
| 2026proj. | 55,414 | +0.94% | 40 |
| 2030proj. | 57,061 | +0.65% | 42 |
| 2040proj. | 59,838 | +0.38% | 44 |
| 2050proj. | 61,795 | +0.26% | 45 |
Faroe Islands vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3,209 times as many people as Faroe Islands. Bangladesh is 33.8 times more densely populated.
Faroe Islands population: questions and answers
What is the population of Faroe Islands in 2026?
About 55,414 (55 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Faroe Islands's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.94% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Faroe Islands?
About 40 people per km², with a land area of 1,370 km².
What will the population of Faroe Islands be in 2050?
About 62 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Faroe Islands?
Tórshavn.
What is the life expectancy in Faroe Islands?
83.1 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.