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EstoniavsFaroe Islands

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Estonia is higher

Estonia records 1,372,341, about 25.1× the other value.

Surface area

Estonia is higher

Estonia records 45,340 km², about 3.50× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Estonia is higher

Estonia records $43.13 billion, about 10.6× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇪🇪 Estonia1,372,341
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands54,681

Estonia’s population is about 25.1× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 1,317,660.

Surface area

🇪🇪 Estonia45,340 km²
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands12,960 km²

Estonia’s surface area is 250% larger than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 32,380 km².

Population density

🇪🇪 Estonia30.3 /km²
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands4.2 /km²

Estonia’s population density is 617% higher than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 26 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇪🇪 Estonia$43.13 billion · 2024
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands$4.05 billion · 2024

Estonia’s nominal GDP is 964% larger than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of $39.08 billion.

GDP per capita

🇪🇪 Estonia$31,428 · 2024
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands$74,120 · 2024

The Faroe Islands’ GDP per capita is 136% higher than that of Estonia, a difference of $42,691.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Tallinn

Torshavn

Population

1,372,341

54,681

Surface area

45,340 km²

12,960 km²

Population density

30.3 /km²

4.2 /km²

Nominal GDP

$43.13 billion · 2024

$4.05 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$31,428 · 2024

$74,120 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Danish krone · DKK · Kr.

Nationality

Estonian

Faroese

Phone code

+372

+298

Internet domain

.ee

.fo

ISO codes

EE / EST

FO / FRO

Time zone

Europe/Tallinn

Atlantic/Faroe

Native name

Eesti

Føroyar

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About Estonia

Nestled on the Baltic Sea’s eastern coast, Estonia blends medieval charm with cutting‑edge digital innovation, offering visitors a tapestry of verdant forests, pristine islands, and a vibrant, forward‑thinking society.

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About Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands, an autonomous archipelago of Denmark, lie in the North Atlantic between Iceland, Norway, and Scotland. Known for dramatic cliffs, mist‑shrouded valleys, and a resilient seafaring population, the islands offer a blend of rugged natural beauty and a close‑knit community spirit.

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Estonia & Faroe Islands: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Estonia?

The capital of Estonia is Tallinn.

What is the population of Estonia?

Estonia has a recorded population of approximately 1,372,341 people.

How big is Estonia?

Estonia covers an area of about 45,340 km².

What is the population density of Estonia?

Estonia has a population density of roughly 30.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Estonia?

Estonia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $43.13 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Estonia?

Estonia has a GDP per capita of approximately $31,428.

What currency is used in Estonia?

Estonia uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Estonia located?

Estonia is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Estonia?

The native name of Estonia is Eesti.

What are people from Estonia called?

People from Estonia are referred to as Estonian.

What is the phone calling code for Estonia?

The international dialing code for Estonia is +372.

What is the internet domain for Estonia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Estonia is .ee.

What time zone is Estonia in?

Estonia uses the Europe/Tallinn time zone.

What is Estonia known for?

Nestled on the Baltic Sea’s eastern coast, Estonia blends medieval charm with cutting‑edge digital innovation, offering visitors a tapestry of verdant forests, pristine islands, and a vibrant, forward‑thinking society.

What is the capital of Faroe Islands?

The capital of Faroe Islands is Torshavn.

What is the population of Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands has a recorded population of approximately 54,681 people.

How big is Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands covers an area of about 12,960 km².

What is the population density of Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands has a population density of roughly 4.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.05 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $74,120.

What currency is used in Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands uses the Danish krone (DKK), with the symbol Kr..

Where is Faroe Islands located?

Faroe Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Faroe Islands?

The native name of Faroe Islands is Føroyar.

What are people from Faroe Islands called?

People from Faroe Islands are referred to as Faroese.

What is the phone calling code for Faroe Islands?

The international dialing code for Faroe Islands is +298.

What is the internet domain for Faroe Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Faroe Islands is .fo.

What time zone is Faroe Islands in?

Faroe Islands uses the Atlantic/Faroe time zone.

What is Faroe Islands known for?

The Faroe Islands, an autonomous archipelago of Denmark, lie in the North Atlantic between Iceland, Norway, and Scotland. Known for dramatic cliffs, mist‑shrouded valleys, and a resilient seafaring population, the islands offer a blend of rugged natural beauty and a close‑knit community spirit.