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Iceland
379,401
Population nowvs
Faroe Islands
52,164
Population nowAs of 2026, Iceland has a population of about 379,401 while Faroe Islands has about 52,164 — a difference of 327,237 people. Faroe Islands is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Iceland | Metric | Faroe Islands |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 17.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 17.0 |
| 8.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 3.7 | Density / km² | 37.3 |
| 50.0% | Male % | 50.0% |
| 85.0% | Literacy % | 85.0% |
| 17.0% | Smoking % | 17.0% |
| 79.4 | Life expectancy | 78.4 |