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The Faroe Islands is projected to count 56,526 residents in 2026. That is a 1.8-fold increase on the 31,664 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.87% a year. Population density sits at 41 people/km². Half the population is younger than 37.1 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 40.2 by 2050. Men outnumber women in the population, at 107 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 63,251, up 12% from 2026.
Total population
56,526
Density
41 people/km²
Median age
37.1 years
Growth rate
+0.87%
The Faroe Islands' population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 40 by 2050 (up from 37 in 2026).