Demographics & population — Faroe Islands
Population size, age structure, migration, ethnicity, language, education, and health indicators.
Profile updated 2026-06-02
⚡ Demographics & population at a glance
Population size, age structure, migration, ethnicity, language, education, and health indicators. Key figure for Faroe Islands: 51,628
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Population overview
- Population
51,628
- Population Growth Rate
0.47%
- Urban Population
- Population in Major Urban Areas
TORSHAVN (capital) 20,000
Age & family
Ethnicity & language
- Ethnic Groups
Scandinavian
- Nationality Noun
Faroese (singular and plural)
Education
- Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)
