The population growth of the Faroe Islands has been relatively modest but steady in recent years. Traditionally, the islands experienced periods of stagnation and even decline due to emigration, particularly among young people seeking education and employment opportunities abroad. However, in the past decade, the trend has shifted, with the population increasing from around 48,000 in 2010 to over 54,000 by 2023. This growth is attributed to improved economic conditions, a higher birth rate, and a gradual return of Faroese expatriates. Additionally, the government has implemented policies to attract foreign workers, further contributing to the islands’ demographic expansion. Despite this positive trend, the Faroe Islands still face challenges related to their small population base and geographic isolation.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 31,500 | 22.6 |
| 1955 | 32,600 | 23.4 |
| 1960 | 34,700 | 24.9 |
| 1965 | 37,000 | 26.6 |
| 1970 | 38,600 | 27.7 |
| 1975 | 40,826 | 29.3 |
| 1980 | 43,453 | 31.2 |
| 1985 | 45,574 | 32.7 |
| 1990 | 47,439 | 34.1 |
| 1995 | 43,537 | 31.3 |
| 2000 | 45,793 | 32.9 |
| 2005 | 48,306 | 34.7 |
| 2010 | 49,052 | 35.2 |
| 2015 | 50,187 | 36 |
| 2020 | 51,624 | 37.1 |
| 2022 | 52,269 | 37.5 |
| 2023 | 52,600 | 37.8 |
| 2024 | 52,933 | 38 |
| 2025 | 53,264 | 38.2 |
| 2030 | 54,784 | 39.3 |
| 2035 | 55,974 | 40.2 |
| 2040 | 56,866 | 40.8 |
| 2045 | 57,621 | 41.4 |
| 2050 | 58,360 | 41.9 |
| 2055 | 59,104 | 42.4 |
| 2060 | 59,793 | 42.9 |
| 2065 | 60,367 | 43.3 |
| 2070 | 60,822 | 43.7 |
| 2075 | 61,164 | 43.9 |
| 2080 | 61,357 | 44 |
| 2085 | 61,349 | 44 |
| 2090 | 61,102 | 43.9 |
| 2095 | 60,664 | 43.5 |
| 2100 | 60,115 | 43.2 |
Data from US Census International Database