MigrantoFaroese Diaspora
12.3K Faroese live abroad — the #192 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 98% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 10633 |
| Norway | 885 |
| Iceland | 494 |
| Greenland | 269 |
| Latvia | 1 |
| Hungary | 0 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 98%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Faroe Islands.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 4 residents of the Faroe Islands has emigrated — 12.3K out of 54.7K, representing 22.5% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7941 |
| 1995 | 12021 |
| 2000 | 11640 |
| 2005 | 11018 |
| 2010 | 12146 |
| 2015 | 13041 |
| 2020 | 12048 |
| 2024 | 12282 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Denmark | Norway | Iceland | Greenland | Latvia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6913 | 527 | 237 | 261 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10726 | 742 | 273 | 278 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10171 | 902 | 308 | 257 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9735 | 771 | 320 | 190 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10754 | 812 | 324 | 254 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11543 | 883 | 331 | 279 | 2 |
| 2020 | 10651 | 796 | 327 | 273 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10633 | 885 | 494 | 269 | 1 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Faroe Islands as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from the Faroe Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Faroese move to?
Most Faroese have moved to Denmark, Norway and Iceland — these three countries account for about 98% of all Faroese living abroad.
How many Faroese live abroad?
Around 12.3K Faroese live abroad, making it the #192-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of the Faroe Islands lives abroad?
About 22% of the population of the Faroe Islands lives abroad — that's 12.3K out of a total population of 54.7K.
How has emigration from the Faroe Islands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Faroe Islands has fallen from 13K to 12.3K people, a decline of about 6%.
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