Statistics Faroe Islands

Statistics Faroe Islands (Faroese: Hagstova Føroya) is the national statistical authority of the Faroe Islands. It is an independent authority supervised by the Ministry of Finance.[1] It was established, following a parliamentary act voted by the Løgting on 7 May 1991.[2]

Statistics Faroe Islands
Hagstova Føroya
Agency overview
Formed7 May 1991 (1991-05-07)
TypeIndependent authority
JurisdictionFaroe Islands
HeadquartersKvíggjartún 1, FO-165, Argir, Faroe Islands
Employees19
Agency executive
  • Gilli Wardum, Director General
Websitewww.hagstova.fo

As of 2020, it employs 19 people and it is located in Argir.[3] Statistics Faroe Islands cooperates with the statistical authorities of Nordic countries to create joint publications.[4]

See also

References

  1. "About Us". Statistics Faroe Islands. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  2. "Løgtingslóg um Hagstovu Føroya" (in Faroese). Statistics Faroe Islands. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  3. "Staff". Statistics Faroe Islands. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  4. "Nordic Statistical Yearbook". Statistics Faroe Islands. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  • Statistics Faroe Islands official website.
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