Quick Data on Faroe Islands
| Short Name | Faroe Islands |
| Capital | Torshavn |
| Long Name | n/a |
| Country Code | FO |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 1,393 sq km |
| Population | 51,628 |
| Language | Faroese |
| Nationality | Faroese (singular and plural) |
Geography of Faroe Islands
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 62 00 N, 7 00 W, Faroe Islands neighbors n/a. The terrain in Faroe Islands is described as rugged, rocky, some low peaks; cliffs along most of coast, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Faroe Islands: mild winters, cool summers; usually overcast; foggy, windy.
| Surface Total | 1,393 sq km |
| Land Surface | 1,393 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 1,117 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Slaettaratindur 882 m |
Resources of Faroe Islands
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being fish, whales, hydropower, possible oil and gas. The agricultural land occupies 2.10% of Faroe Islands, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.10%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 2.10% | 29 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | n/a sq km | n/a | |
| Forest Land | 0.10% | 1 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 97.80% | 1,362 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Faroe Islands
The population of the country is estimated at 51,628 people, with the biggest urban area having 21,000 TORSHAVN (capital) (2018). Known as Faroese (singular and plural), the people from Faroe Islands come from diversified ethnic groups such as Faroese 87.6% (Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon descent), Danish 7.8%, other Nordic 1.4%, other 3.2% (includes Filipino, Thai, British) (2018 est.). The official language is Faroese. Religions: Christian 89.3% (predominantly Evangelical Lutheran), other 1%, none 3.8%, unspecified 6% (2011 est.).
| Population | 51,628 |
| Nationality | Faroese (singular and plural) |
| Official Language | Faroese |
| Other Languages | Faroese 93.8% (derived from Old Norse), Danish 3.2%, other 3% (2011 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 14.9 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 8.8 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 42.40% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 2.62 physicians/1,000 population (2016) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 4.1 beds/1,000 population (2015) |
Governing Type of Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands is a parliamentary democracy (Faroese Parliament); part of the Kingdom of Denmark. The legal system makes use of the laws of Denmark apply where applicable.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy (Faroese Parliament); part of the Kingdom of Denmark |
| Citizenship by Birth | see Denmark |
| Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
| Dual Citizenship | n/a |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Faroe Islands
From a population total of 51,628, the labor force is 27,540 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: milk, potatoes, vegetables, sheep, salmon, herring, mackerel and other fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: fishing, fish processing, tourism, small ship repair and refurbishment, handicrafts. Its exports cover fish and fish products (97%) (2017 est.). The main import products are: goods for household consumption, machinery and transport equipment, fuels, raw materials and semi-manufactures, cars.
| Exports | $1.184 billion (2016 est.) |
| Imports | $978.4 million (2016 est.) |
| Export Partners | Russia 26.4%, UK 14.1%, Germany 8.4%, China 7.9%, Spain 6.8%, Denmark 6.2%, US 4.7%, Poland 4.4%, Norway 4.1% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Denmark 33%, China 10.7%, Germany 7.6%, Poland 6.8%, Norway 6.7%, Ireland 5%, Chile 4.3% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $40,000 (2014 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 307 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 47,988 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 95.10% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Faroe Islands, statistics sectio
