Faroe Islands population rises by 894 in a year

The Faroe Islands had 55,640 residents on 1 September, an increase of 894, or 1.6 per cent, over the previous year, KVF reports.

Population growth has picked up again after several years of relatively small increases, Statistics Faroe Islands said. The last time the population grew by as much in a year was six years ago.

The increase comprised net migration of 699 people and a natural increase of 195.