Statistics Faroe Islands Explained

Statistics Faroe Islands
Seal:Statistics Faroe Islands logo.svg
Agency Type:Independent authority
Jurisdiction:Faroe Islands
Headquarters:Kvíggjartún 1, FO-165, Argir, Faroe Islands
Employees:19
Chief1 Name:Gilli Wardum
Chief1 Position:Director General

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]

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Us . Statistics Faroe Islands . 13 November 2015.
  2. Web site: Løgtingslóg um Hagstovu Føroya . Statistics Faroe Islands . 13 November 2015 . Faroese.
  3. Web site: Staff . Statistics Faroe Islands . 13 November 2015.
  4. Web site: Nordic Statistical Yearbook . Statistics Faroe Islands . 13 November 2015.