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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

Faroe Islands

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Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population54.9K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$4.05B2024 · current US$GDP per capita$74.18K2024 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth83.12024 · yearsInternet use97.6%2017 · % of populationForest area0.1%2023 · % of land area
Basic sanitation
90.9%

% of population·2015

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Faroe Islands2015 · 90.9%
022.7245.4468.1690.881960199320252007: 90.9%2008: 90.9%2009: 90.9%2010: 90.9%2011: 90.9%2012: 90.9%2013: 90.9%2014: 90.9%2015: 90.9%

The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, composting toilets or pit latrines with slabs.

Country context

Faroe Islands in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Torshavn
Country code
FRO

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