Who moves to Faroe Islands
7.6K people have chosen Faroe Islands for relocation — #200 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Faroe Islands? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 73% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 4935 |
| Iceland | 304 |
| Romania | 271 |
| Philippines | 253 |
| Norway | 238 |
| Greenland | 207 |
| Thailand | 164 |
| Poland | 153 |
| United Kingdom | 146 |
| Sweden | 99 |
| India | 86 |
| Bulgaria | 73 |
| South Korea | 70 |
| Serbia | 70 |
| United States | 54 |
| Ethiopia | 46 |
| Colombia | 43 |
| China | 42 |
| Russia | 38 |
| Brazil | 37 |
| Lithuania | 36 |
| Germany | 34 |
| Croatia | 29 |
| Ghana | 27 |
| Kenya | 26 |
| South Africa | 26 |
| Peru | 23 |
| Tunisia | 20 |
| Canada | 18 |
| Indonesia | 13 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 85%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Faroe Islands.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
50% of the population growth of Faroe Islands since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
5 new countries have entered the top 20: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia — Romania rose from outside the top 20 to rank #3.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 19% from 6.4K to 7.6K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 77% to 65%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4140 |
| 1995 | 2799 |
| 2000 | 3426 |
| 2005 | 4372 |
| 2010 | 4837 |
| 2015 | 5186 |
| 2020 | 6375 |
| 2024 | 7581 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Denmark | Iceland | Romania | Philippines | Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3173 | 267 | 1 | 14 | 151 |
| 1995 | 2071 | 183 | 1 | 15 | 98 |
| 2000 | 2528 | 218 | 11 | 20 | 129 |
| 2005 | 3137 | 241 | 48 | 33 | 153 |
| 2010 | 3341 | 278 | 81 | 61 | 172 |
| 2015 | 3547 | 242 | 62 | 130 | 178 |
| 2020 | 4150 | 256 | 228 | 213 | 200 |
| 2024 | 4935 | 304 | 271 | 253 | 238 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Faroe Islands as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Faroe Islands