Tórshavnar, Faroe Islands
Tórshavnar kommuna is the municipality of the Faroese capital Tórshavn and its surroundings. The municipality covers the southern half of Streymoy island and adjacent minor islands.
Population progression
Progression of the population of Tórshavn since 1801:
| Year |
Population |
| 1801 |
554 |
| 1854 |
approx. 900 |
| 1900 |
1656 |
| 1925 |
2896 |
| 1950 |
5607 |
| 1975 |
11,329 |
| 1980 |
12,641 |
| 1985 |
13,507 |
| 1990 |
14,689 |
| 1995 |
13,781 |
| 1997 |
15,844 |
| 1998 |
16,121 |
| 1999 |
16,469 |
| 2000 |
17,777 |
| 2001 |
18,067 |
| 2002 |
18,420 |
| 2005 |
19,282 |
| 2007 |
19,339 |
| 2020* |
23,000 |
| *Forecast |