Urban area long term, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands: Urban area long term, annual growth rate was 1.9 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.9 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
88th
of 202 countries
All-time high
8.63 % change on previous year
in 1997
All-time low
-1.34 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
75
1951–2025
Urban area long term, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands, 1951–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for urban area long term, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands is 1.9 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 28.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban area long term, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands peaked at 8.63 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -1.34 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Faroe Islands 88th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban area long term, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 2.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | 3.39 % change on previous year | +47.8% |
| 1958 | 3.57 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1959 | 3.68 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1960 | 3.71 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1961 | 4.3 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 1962 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1963 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 4.58 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 4.71 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1967 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 1968 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1969 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1973 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1974 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 1979 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 1980 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1981 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1982 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1983 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 1987 | 1.46 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1989 | 0.8119 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 1990 | 0.9223 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 1991 | 0.2744 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 1992 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -485.3% |
| 1993 | -1.34 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 1994 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 1995 | -0.2267 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 1996 | 7.54 % change on previous year | -3424.5% |
| 1997 | 8.63 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 1998 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 1999 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2000 | 3.27 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2001 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 2002 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2007 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 2 % change on previous year | +42.6% |
| 2022 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
Faroe Islands compared with similar countries
- Faroe Islands's 1.9 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.08 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Faroe Islands's 1.9 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.02 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Urban area long term, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +3424.5% | -0.2267 % change on previous year | 7.54 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | -485.3% | 0.2744 % change on previous year | -1.06 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | +77.8% | -1.02 % change on previous year | -0.2267 % change on previous year |
| 1991 | -70.2% | 0.9223 % change on previous year | 0.2744 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | -66.2% | 8.63 % change on previous year | 2.92 % change on previous year |
| 1957 | +47.8% | 2.29 % change on previous year | 3.39 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.44 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 3.68 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 3.9 % change on previous year | 2.8 % change on previous year | 4.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.69 % change on previous year | 1.33 % change on previous year | 3.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.17 % change on previous year | 0.8119 % change on previous year | 1.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.94 % change on previous year | -1.34 % change on previous year | 8.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.31 % change on previous year | 1.66 % change on previous year | 3.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 % change on previous year | 1.42 % change on previous year | 1.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.86 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Faroe Islands
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- 87 Australia 1.92 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Myanmar 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 90 China 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Mongolia 1.88 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Faroe Islands
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 0.0388 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 22.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 0.7808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 0.8196 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 7.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 0.7467 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 6.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 21.86 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban area long term, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands?
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands was 1.9 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest urban area long term, annual growth rate recorded in Faroe Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 8.63 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest urban area long term, annual growth rate recorded in Faroe Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.34 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Faroe Islands rank for urban area long term, annual growth rate?
- Faroe Islands ranks 88th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban area long term, annual growth rate rising or falling in Faroe Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Faroe Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Urban area long term, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Urban area long term. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Urban area over the long-term HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Urban area long term. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.