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Faroe Islands

FRO Β· Europe and Central Asia

Faroe Islands: GDP 81.9K intl$ per capita, population 54.7K. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Population
54.7K
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
1,393 kmΒ²
Capital
TΓ³rshavn
ISO 2
FO
ISO 3
FRO
Calling code
+298
Internet TLD
.fo
Government type
parliamentary democracy (Faroese Parliament); part of the Kingdom of Denmark

Age Structure

0-14 years 20.0%
15-64 years 61.5%
65+ years 18.5%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Faroese Official 93.8% -
Danish Official 3.2% -
Other Official 3.0% -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Christian Major 87.0% -
Unspecified Minor 8.9% -
None Minor 3.7% -
Other Minor 0.9% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
54.7K
2024
Population growth (annual %)
0.49%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
39.7 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
39.4%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
83.1 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
10.80 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
8.20 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.91 children
2024

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$74.1K
2024
GNI per capita (current US$)
$73.1K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$4.05B
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
0.8%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
81.9K intl$
2024

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
105.8%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
54.6%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
51.2%
2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Faroe Islands?

According to our data, the average income in Faroe Islands is approximately $73,070 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

How does Faroe Islands compare to other countries in Europe and Central Asia?

Faroe Islands is located in Europe and Central Asia and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Faroe Islands compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Faroe Islands is located in Europe and Central Asia. Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

Our comprehensive database provides real-time insights into Faroe Islands's economic performance and demographic trends, allowing you to compare with other countries and understand global patterns. Access current economic indicators, population statistics, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Faroe Islands's economic and demographic landscape. For detailed economic data, visit our economy page, and for demographic information, explore our population statistics section.

Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
FO
ISO 3
FRO
Vehicle code
FO
Latitude
61.89
Longitude
-6.91

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