Statistics Faroe Islands

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Statistics Faroe Islands
Hagstova Føroya
File:Hagstova logo.png
Agency overview
Formed 7 May 1991 (1991-05-07)
Type Independent authority
Jurisdiction Faroe Islands
Headquarters Kvíggjartún 1, FO-165, Argir , Faroe Islands
Employees 20
Agency executive
  • Sigurd Poulsen, Director
Website www.hagstova.fo

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 2015, it employs 20 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

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External links

  • Statistics Faroe Islands official website.