Faroe Islands population reaches 55,409

The Faroe Islands now has a population of 55,409, according to figures from the national statistics office Hagstovan, marking a 1.2% increase from the same date last year.

The growth rate more than doubled compared to the previous year, driven by positive net migration and a higher birth rate. Over 60% of the population increase in the past year occurred in the capital, Tórshavn.

The population first exceeded 55,000 in February and has continued to rise.