Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Population, GDP, and key facts about Faroe Islands — updated for 2026.
Capital · TORSHAVNContinent · EUROPEISO · FRO
Faroe Islands quick facts
- Population
- 54,640
- Area
- 12,960 km²
- Population density
- 40 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 4.1 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 74.2K
- Capital
- Torshavn
- Currency
- Danish krone (kr, DKK) · also legal tender: Faroese króna (FOK)
- Languages
- Danish, Faroese
Faroe Islands at human scale
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What is the capital of Faroe Islands?
The capital of Faroe Islands is Torshavn.
What is Faroe Islands's population?
Faroe Islands has a population of 54,640.
What is Faroe Islands's GDP per capita?
Faroe Islands's GDP per capita is US$ 74.2K.
What is the currency of Faroe Islands?
The currency of Faroe Islands is the Danish krone (DKK).
Is Faroe Islands bigger than Iceland?
Iceland is about 7.9× the size of Faroe Islands by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.