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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Iceland’s population is 607% larger than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 331,825.
Iceland’s surface area is 695% larger than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 90,040 km².
The Faroe Islands’ population density is 12% higher than that of Iceland, a difference of 0.5 /km².
Iceland’s nominal GDP is 721% larger than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of $29.20 billion.
Iceland’s GDP per capita is 16% higher than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of $11,921.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Torshavn
Reykjavik
54,681
386,506
12,960 km²
103,000 km²
4.2 /km²
3.8 /km²
$4.05 billion · 2024
$33.26 billion · 2024
$74,120 · 2024
$86,041 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
Icelandic króna · ISK · ko
Faroese
Icelandic
+298
+354
.fo
.is
FO / FRO
IS / ISL
Atlantic/Faroe
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Føroyar
Ísland
| Measure | Faroe Islands | Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Torshavn | Reykjavik |
| Population | 54,681 | 386,506 |
| Surface area | 12,960 km² | 103,000 km² |
| Population density | 4.2 /km² | 3.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.05 billion · 2024 | $33.26 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $74,120 · 2024 | $86,041 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | Icelandic króna · ISK · ko |
| Nationality | Faroese | Icelandic |
| Phone code | +298 | +354 |
| Internet domain | .fo | .is |
| ISO codes | FO / FRO | IS / ISL |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Faroe | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Native name | Føroyar | Ísland |
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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.
Full Faroe Islands profile →Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.
Full Iceland profile →The capital of Faroe Islands is Torshavn.
Faroe Islands has a recorded population of approximately 54,681 people.
Faroe Islands covers an area of about 12,960 km².
Faroe Islands has a population density of roughly 4.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Faroe Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.05 billion as of 2024.
Faroe Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $74,120.
Faroe Islands uses the Danish krone (DKK), with the symbol Kr..
Faroe Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Faroe Islands is Føroyar.
People from Faroe Islands are referred to as Faroese.
The international dialing code for Faroe Islands is +298.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Faroe Islands is .fo.
Faroe Islands uses the Atlantic/Faroe time zone.
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.
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
Iceland has a recorded population of approximately 386,506 people.
Iceland covers an area of about 103,000 km².
Iceland has a population density of roughly 3.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Iceland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $33.26 billion as of 2024.
Iceland has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,041.
Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), with the symbol ko.
Iceland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Iceland is Ísland.
People from Iceland are referred to as Icelandic.
The international dialing code for Iceland is +354.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iceland is .is.
Iceland uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.