Internet Users: Faroe Islands

Analysis# Faroe Islands Internet Users The Faroe Islands reached 97.582% internet penetration in 2017, matching its all-time peak. This represents extraordinary growth from a baseline of 0% in 1990, reflecting nearly three decades of digital expansion. The archipelago's near-universal connectivity places it among the world's highest rates. The steepest acceleration occurred between 2008 and 2017, when internet users jumped from 75.57% to 97.582%—a 22-point increase in just nine years. Growth remained particularly sharp after 2011, averaging roughly 3-4 percentage points annually through 2017. With penetration already at ceiling levels, further expansion appears limited, suggesting the Faroe Islands has achieved saturation in internet access across its population.