Faroe Islands GDP (2026)

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The Faroe Islands have a prosperous North Atlantic economy built largely around fishing, aquaculture, seafood processing, and maritime services. Modern fisheries supply international markets, while transportation, construction, and other service industries contribute to domestic prosperity. This page presents Faeroe Islands GDP information, historical trends, and the economic outlook for 2026.

Faroe Islands Live GDP
$2,495,068,882
GDP Added Today
$7,786,893
GDP Growth Rate (2024)
0.84%
vs 2023
โ–ผ โˆ’2.32%
GDP Per Capita (2024)
$74,175
vs 2023
โ–ฒ +$1,689
Global Rank (Nominal)
N/A
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1965โ€“2024
60 years

Faroe Islands GDP Growth (1965โ€“2024)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1965โ€“2024 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $4.05B
Lowest GDP $57.95M
Average Growth 0.69%
1965โ€“2024
Best Growth 7.08%
Weakest Growth -4.55%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Faroe Islands 0.00%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.18%
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Key Findings

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Faroe Islands's GDP in 2026 is $4.05B.

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It ranks #0 among 218 countries.

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Faroe Islands contributes 0.00% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $74,175 in 2024.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 0.84% in 2024.

Historical Data

Faroe Islands GDP Historical Data (1965โ€“2024)

2024 $4,052,937,170 0.84% $74,175 0.00% #171
2023 $3,943,131,022 3.16% $72,487 0.00% #172
2022 $3,615,241,801 3.86% $67,069 0.00% #175
2021 $3,699,551,717 5.07% $69,422 0.00% #172
2020 $3,271,813,312 -1.64% $62,248 0.00% #172
2019 $3,266,432,734 4.54% $63,071 0.00% #174
2018 $3,188,600,927 2.76% $62,525 0.00% #175
2017 $2,980,057,378 3.51% $59,389 0.00% #177
2016 $2,813,278,869 1.39% $56,876 0.00% #178
2015 $2,573,905,971 0.96% $52,638 0.00% #178
2014 $2,914,012,679 5.43% $60,173 0.00% #176
2013 $2,690,110,521 5.86% $55,759 0.00% #176
2012 $2,427,200,389 7.08% $50,263 0.00% #179
2011 $2,505,740,669 3.57% $51,620 0.00% #177
2010 $2,331,796,784 -0.38% $47,924 0.00% #175
2009 $2,296,065,170 -4.55% $47,060 0.00% #174
2008 $2,489,873,250 0.00% $51,288 0.00% #173
2007 $2,339,015,313 0.00% $48,349 0.00% #171
2006 $2,017,680,835 0.00% $41,744 0.00% #171
2005 $1,759,739,599 0.00% $36,389 0.00% #172
2004 $1,724,770,771 0.00% $35,648 0.00% #171
2003 $1,501,941,581 0.00% $31,270 0.00% #172
2002 $1,275,093,689 0.00% $26,938 0.00% #170
2001 $1,160,268,212 0.00% $24,880 0.00% #167
2000 $1,067,109,531 0.00% $23,323 0.00% #167
1999 $1,127,684,827 0.00% $24,979 0.00% #160
1998 $1,104,744,235 0.00% $24,729 0.00% #162
1997 $933,763,083 0.00% $21,158 0.00% #165
1996 $989,536,915 0.00% $22,706 0.00% #162
1995 $901,404,710 0.00% $20,669 0.00% #162
1994 $758,739,179 0.00% $16,976 0.00% #158
1993 $760,957,190 0.00% $16,374 0.00% #154
1992 $912,670,413 0.00% $19,301 0.00% #144
1991 $909,253,215 0.00% $19,164 0.00% #136
1990 $960,805,409 0.00% $20,125 0.00% #133
1989 $871,935,350 0.00% $18,181 0.00% #132
1988 $968,576,957 0.00% $20,453 0.01% #129
1987 $886,508,622 0.00% $18,982 0.01% #129
1986 $688,914,289 0.00% $14,934 0.00% #130
1985 $459,307,281 0.00% $10,049 0.00% #133
1984 $426,008,865 0.00% $9,437 0.00% #130
1983 $486,605,128 0.00% $10,893 0.00% #131
1982 $444,047,495 0.00% $10,053 0.00% #131
1981 $456,244,919 0.00% $10,458 0.00% #131
1980 $493,014,300 0.00% $11,446 0.00% #130
1979 $448,568,493 0.00% $10,549 1.02% #8
1978 $397,833,035 0.00% $9,479 0.99% #8
1977 $347,798,305 0.00% $8,387 1.02% #8
1976 $270,470,345 0.00% $6,594 0.82% #8
1975 $227,404,436 0.00% $5,606 0.73% #8
1974 $196,771,071 0.00% $4,906 0.75% #8
1973 $161,236,466 0.00% $4,068 0.73% #8
1972 $119,335,898 0.00% $3,046 0.63% #8
1971 $99,219,083 0.00% $2,564 0.60% #8
1970 $84,933,333 0.00% $2,219 0.60% #8
1969 $70,106,667 0.00% $1,849 2.35% #5
1968 $65,186,667 0.00% $1,736 2.67% #5
1967 $66,225,404 0.00% $1,780 3.03% #5
1966 $64,397,131 0.00% $1,749 3.39% #5
1965 $57,954,522 0.00% $1,594 2.95% #5

Faroe Islands GDP Projections (IMF)

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Projection data is not available.

Faroe Islands Economy Overview

The Faroe Islands have developed a specialized maritime economy in which fishing and aquaculture dominate merchandise exports. Salmon farming and commercial fisheries supply high-value seafood to European, North American, and Asian markets, while fish processing creates additional value within the islands. Shipping, marine engineering, transportation, construction, retail, and public services support the broader economy. Modern fishing fleets and technological improvements have increased productivity in the seafood industry. Renewable electricity, tourism, and digital connectivity are receiving greater attention as the islands seek to broaden economic activity beyond marine exports.

Faroe Islands GDP Outlook

TheFaroe Islands are likely to remain supported by fisheries, salmon farming, seafood exports, and marine services. Investment in aquaculture technology, renewable energy, shipping, and tourism could broaden the economic base while preserving strong export competitiveness. Global seafood demand is an important advantage. Risks include fish-stock changes, biological threats to aquaculture, trade restrictions, labor shortages, and dependence on a narrow group of export industries.