Net migration drives Faroe Islands population to 55,616

The Faroe Islands’ population reached 55,616 on October 1, with net migration accounting for most of the growth, according to KVF.

The population increased by 881 people, or 1.6 per cent, compared with October 1 last year. Net migration has increased nearly tenfold.

The last time the population grew by so much was six years ago. The natural increase changed little. In recent months, more people who moved to the Faroe Islands had no residence ties than had residence ties.