Faroe Islands GDP (2026)
LiveThe 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 GDP Growth (1965โ2024)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1965โ2024 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Faroe Islands's GDP in 2026 is $4.05B.
It ranks #0 among 218 countries.
Faroe Islands contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $74,175 in 2024.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 0.84% in 2024.
Faroe Islands GDP Historical Data (1965โ2024)
| 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)
iFaroe 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.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1965โ2024
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Faroe Islands's nominal GDP in 2024 is approximately $4,052,937,170, measured in current US dollars.
Faroe Islands's GDP growth rate in 2024 is 0.84%.
GDP per capita in Faroe Islands is approximately $74,175 in 2024.
The latest global GDP ranking is shown in the statistics section above.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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