Moving to Denmark from Faroe Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Faroe Islands to Denmark — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Faroe Islands to Denmark.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Faroe Islands to Denmark, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
11,057 ↓ 4% vs 2015

people born in Faroe Islands live in Denmark · UN DESA

Who's moving to Denmark?

Top countries of origin for Denmark's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Faroe Islands and Denmark stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FO
0.0t
DK
4.3t

Faroe Islands performs better than Denmark across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FO
34.6
DK
43.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

FO
97.6%
DK
99.8%

Denmark performs significantly better than Faroe Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FO
2.2%
DK
5.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

FO
$74,175
DK
$76,970

Faroe Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FO
83.1 yrs
DK
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FO
6.0
DK
3.5

Faroe Islands generally does better on family life, though Denmark leads in infant mortality.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022). How we calculate this

Can you move from Faroe Islands to Denmark?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Faroe Islands and Denmark. To live, work, or study long-term in Denmark, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Denmark's immigration authority.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Faroe Islands

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Faroe Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Denmark?

With 43.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Denmark can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Faroe Islands and Denmark.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Faroe Islands, the official languages are Danish and Faroese.

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At a Glance

FO DK
Population 54,900 6,009,169
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Danish, Faroese Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +298 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number — 112