Population of Faroe Islands

As of July 2026, the population of Faroe Islands is 56.5 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 491 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.94%. The median age of the population has decreased in recent years, rising from 38.2 years in 2016 to 37.1 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 80.8 years and population density is 40.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Faroe Islands peaked in 2018, reaching around 1.58% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.87% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 808 in 2018 to nearly 491 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Faroe Islands, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 78.4 years in 2006 to 80.8 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 2 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Faroe Islands

The cities of Faroe Islands are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 26.9 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Tórshavn, Streymoy, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 13.2 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Klaksvík, Norðoyar with 5 thousand and Hoyvík, Streymoy with 4.6 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Faroe Islands: