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In 2026, the Faroe Islands sees net immigration of 311 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 8,101, about 15% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 2,853 people left. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
+311
Net migration rate
+5.5 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
8,101
As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 15% of the population. The high immigration rate may reflect economic opportunities or policy openness.