GDP growth in Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands: GDP growth was 2.5% in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.5%
Change on year
down 30.0%
World rank
133rd
of 209 countries
All-time high
7.1%
in 2012
All-time low
-4.6%
in 2009
Years of data
15
2009–2023

GDP growth in Faroe Islands, 2009–2023

-5-2.502.557.52009201620232009: -4.6 annual %2010: -0.38 annual %2011: 3.6 annual %2012: 7.1 annual %2013: 5.9 annual %2014: 5.4 annual %2015: 0.958 annual %2016: 1.4 annual %2017: 3.5 annual %2018: 2.8 annual %2019: 4.5 annual %2020: -1.6 annual %2021: 5.5 annual %2022: 3.6 annual %2023: 2.5 annual %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp growth in Faroe Islands is 2.5%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 30.0% on the previous year and down 57.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp growth in Faroe Islands peaked at 7.1% in 2012 and was at its lowest, -4.6%, in 2009.

That places Faroe Islands 133rd out of 209 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -4.6% -4.6% -4.6% 1
2010s 3.5% -0.4% 7.1% 10
2020s 2.5% -1.6% 5.5% 4

Countries ranked near Faroe Islands

  1. 130 Hong Kong 2.5% compare
  2. 131 Solomon Islands 2.5% compare
  3. 132 Thailand 2.5% compare
  4. 134 Jordan 2.5% compare
  5. 135 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2.5% compare
  6. 136 Egypt 2.4% compare

See the full ranking of 212 places β†’

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All data for Faroe Islands β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is gdp growth in Faroe Islands?
Gdp growth in Faroe Islands was 2.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest gdp growth recorded in Faroe Islands?
The highest recorded value was 7.1% in 2012.
What is the lowest gdp growth recorded in Faroe Islands?
The lowest recorded value was -4.6% in 2009.
How does Faroe Islands rank for gdp growth?
Faroe Islands ranks 133rd out of 209 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp growth rising or falling in Faroe Islands?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Faroe Islands data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
GDP growth (annual %)
Unit
annual %
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
212 places, 10,140 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release