Faroe Islands Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Faroe Islands's death rate was 8.5 in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Faroe Islands's death rate stood at 8.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.9 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.5 by 2025. Faroe Islands ranked 82nd globally.
The Faroe Islands’ death rate has risen modestly over the 65‑year series, moving from 7.79 in 1960 to 8.48 in 2025, placing the jurisdiction 82nd globally. After a historic low of 6.30 in 1979, the indicator climbed steadily, reaching an all‑time peak of 9.10 in 2022 before easing slightly to the current level. This trajectory mirrors that of other high‑ranking small economies; for example, San Marino recorded a comparable rate of 8.50 in the same year, while Norway’s figure stood at 8.44. The post‑peak decline suggests that recent health interventions and demographic shifts are beginning to temper the upward pressure that characterised the early 2020s. Continued investment in preventive care and ageing‑population policies will be pivotal in determining whether the death rate can be sustained below the 2022 peak or resume an upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.5 | +0.9 | #82 |
| 2023 | 7.6 | −1.5 | #121 |
| 2022 | 9.1 | +1.0 | #154 |
| 2021 | 8.1 | +1.1 | #103 |
| 2020 | 7.0 | −1.0 | #84 |
| 2019 | 8.0 | +0.3 | #133 |
| 2018 | 7.7 | −1.2 | #124 |
| 2017 | 8.9 | +1.2 | #152 |
| 2016 | 7.7 | −0.1 | #123 |
| 2015 | 7.8 | −0.3 | #125 |
| 2014 | 8.1 | +0.5 | #131 |
| 2013 | 7.6 | −0.9 | #116 |
| 2012 | 8.5 | +0.5 | #141 |
| 2011 | 8.0 | +0.8 | #124 |
| 2010 | 7.2 | −0.8 | #96 |
Analysis
Faroe Islands's death rate was 8.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.9 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 8.5 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Faroe Islands's death rate was 8.5 in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from the previous year.
Faroe Islands's death rate peaked at 9.1 in 1996.
The lowest death rate in Faroe Islands was 6.3 in 1979.
Faroe Islands ranks 82nd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Faroe Islands's death rate is projected to reach 8.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Faroe Islands in 2025 was 8.5. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_faroe-islands_death-rate,
title = {Faroe Islands Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/faroe-islands/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}