Faroe Islands is a country in Europe, known for dramatic cliffs and Nordic culture. It has a population of 56.5 thousand, making it the 209th largest country in the world. Its capital is Torshavn. Faroe Islands has a Danish territory with strong fishing sector.
Faroe Islands's population structure shows a somewhat higher male to female ratio of 1.06 to 1, with a median male age of 37.81 years old and a median female age of 38.40 years old. The highest concentration of adults under 75 years old is in the 23 and 36 year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 74 and 73 year-old age groups.
Data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.08
Male: 37.81
Female: 38.40
There are 43,150 adults, (10,100 of whom are seniors) in Faroe Islands.
Female: 27,399 (48.4%)
Male: 29,179 (51.6%)
* As of 5/7/2026
1 birth
Every 12.0 hours
1 death
Every 1.0 days
1 immigrant
Every 1.0 days
1 person
Every 12.0 hours
565
4.6K
9.1K
14.2K
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ |
|---|---|
| Torshavn | 14,242 |
| Klaksvik | 5,142 |
| Hoyvik | 4,702 |
| Argir | 2,615 |
| Fuglafjordur | 1,630 |
| Vagur | 1,326 |
| Vestmanna | 1,256 |
| Saltangara | 1,246 |
| Sorvagur | 1,157 |
| Midvagur | 1,139 |
