Faroe Islands: Life expectancy, female

The latest value from 2024 is 84.91 years, an increase from 84.85 years in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 76.49 years, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the Faroe Islands from 1960 to 2024 is 80.36 years. The minimum value, 74.76 years, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 84.91 years was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.