Faroe Islands
Country statistics · 1990–present
Faroe Islands at a Glance
Faroe Islands is home to 54,681 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. Life expectancy at birth stands at 83.1 years, among the highest in the world.
Population
54.7K
2024
Life expectancy
83.1 yrs
2024
Birth rate
10.8 /1K
2024
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 54,681 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 10.8 and a death rate of 8.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 2.6 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 142 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 83.1 years (2024), among the highest in the world.
👥Population
Populationpeople
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🌿Environment
Energy CO₂ EmissionsMt CO₂
Forest area%
⚡Energy
Electricity Consumptionbillion kWh
Renewable Energy Generationbillion kWh
Solar Energy Generationbillion kWh
Wind Energy Generationbillion kWh
Oil Productionkb/d
Natural Gas Productionbillion cubic feet
🫀Health
Life expectancyyears
Global Rankings
Highest Life Expectancy by Country 2026
Faroe Islands ranks #20 · 83.1
Countries with Highest Death Rates 2026
Faroe Islands ranks #80 · 8.2
Countries with Highest Birth Rates 2026
Faroe Islands ranks #142 · 10.8