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People and Society of Faroe Islands
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Faroe Islands.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Faroese (singular and plural)
- Ethnic Groups
- Scandinavian
- Population
- 53,270
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- TORSHAVN (capital) 20,000
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Life expectancy at birth in the Faroe Islands is among the highest in the world, reflecting the island nation's strong healthcare infrastructure, active lifestyle, and relatively low rates of lifestyle-related chronic disease. The average life expectancy across both sexes stands at approximately 83 to 84 years, placing the Faroe Islands in the same tier as many of the world's most developed nations. Women in the Faroe Islands tend to outlive men, as is typical in most countries.
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