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Faroe IslandsvsMan (Isle of)

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

The biggest differences first

Population

Man (Isle of) is higher

Man (Isle of) records 84,160, about 1.54× the other value.

Surface area

Faroe Islands is higher

Faroe Islands records 12,960 km², about 22.7× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Man (Isle of) is higher

Man (Isle of) records $7.43 billion, about 1.83× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands54,681
🇮🇲 Man (Isle of)84,160

Man (Isle of)’s population is 54% larger than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 29,479.

Surface area

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands12,960 km²
🇮🇲 Man (Isle of)570 km²

The Faroe Islands’ surface area is about 22.7× that of Man (Isle of), a difference of 12,390 km².

Population density

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands4.2 /km²
🇮🇲 Man (Isle of)148 /km²

Man (Isle of)’s population density is about 35.0× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 143 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands$4.05 billion · 2024
🇮🇲 Man (Isle of)$7.43 billion · 2022

Man (Isle of)’s nominal GDP is 83% larger than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of $3.38 billion.

GDP per capita

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands$74,120 · 2024
🇮🇲 Man (Isle of)$88,329 · 2022

Man (Isle of)’s GDP per capita is 19% higher than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of $14,209.

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

Torshavn

Douglas, Isle of Man

Population

54,681

84,160

Surface area

12,960 km²

570 km²

Population density

4.2 /km²

148 /km²

Nominal GDP

$4.05 billion · 2024

$7.43 billion · 2022

GDP per capita

$74,120 · 2024

$88,329 · 2022

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Danish krone · DKK · Kr.

British pound · GBP · £

Nationality

Faroese

Manx

Phone code

+298

+44

Internet domain

.fo

.im

ISO codes

FO / FRO

IM / IMN

Time zone

Atlantic/Faroe

Europe/Isle_of_Man

Native name

Føroyar

Isle of Man

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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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About Man (Isle of)

The Isle of Man, a self-governing Crown dependency located in the Irish Sea, is known for its ruggedlines, historic sites, and vibrant culture. It has a population of about 84,000 and is famed for the annual TT motorcycle race.

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Faroe Islands & Man (Isle of): Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Man (Isle of)?

The capital of Man (Isle of) is Douglas, Isle of Man.

What is the population of Man (Isle of)?

Man (Isle of) has a recorded population of approximately 84,160 people.

How big is Man (Isle of)?

Man (Isle of) covers an area of about 570 km².

What is the population density of Man (Isle of)?

Man (Isle of) has a population density of roughly 148 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Man (Isle of)?

Man (Isle of) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.43 billion as of 2022.

What is the GDP per capita of Man (Isle of)?

Man (Isle of) has a GDP per capita of approximately $88,329.

What currency is used in Man (Isle of)?

Man (Isle of) uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.

Where is Man (Isle of) located?

Man (Isle of) is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Man (Isle of)?

The native name of Man (Isle of) is Isle of Man.

What are people from Man (Isle of) called?

People from Man (Isle of) are referred to as Manx.

What is the phone calling code for Man (Isle of)?

The international dialing code for Man (Isle of) is +44.

What is the internet domain for Man (Isle of)?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Man (Isle of) is .im.

What time zone is Man (Isle of) in?

Man (Isle of) uses the Europe/Isle_of_Man time zone.

What is Man (Isle of) known for?

The Isle of Man, a self-governing Crown dependency located in the Irish Sea, is known for its ruggedlines, historic sites, and vibrant culture. It has a population of about 84,000 and is famed for the annual TT motorcycle race.