Region
Åland: municipalities in numbers
Åland (region) has 16 municipalities and 30,836 residents across 1,556 km², or 20 people per km². Population: +6.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 30,836 residents
- 16 municipalities
- 1,556 km²
- 20 people/km²
Map and records: Åland
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Åland
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of people aged under 15 | Share of people aged 65 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maarianhamina - Mariehamn | 11,957 | +4.3% | 1,011 people/km² | 11.8 km² | 13.7% | 26.7% |
| Jomala | 5,817 | +25.2% | 40.7 people/km² | 143.0 km² | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| Finström | 2,625 | +4.1% | 21.3 people/km² | 123.5 km² | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Lemland | 2,139 | +7.4% | 18.9 people/km² | 113.3 km² | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Saltvik | 1,802 | −1.5% | 11.8 people/km² | 152.3 km² | 16.9% | 27.4% |
| Hammarland | 1,644 | +7.0% | 11.9 people/km² | 138.6 km² | 16.8% | 24.2% |
| Sund | 1,018 | −1.3% | 9.4 people/km² | 108.2 km² | 14.9% | 27.9% |
| Eckerö | 961 | +2.8% | 8.9 people/km² | 107.8 km² | 14.3% | 30.1% |
| Föglö | 512 | −7.6% | 3.8 people/km² | 135.4 km² | 15.2% | 32.2% |
| Geta | 512 | +2.4% | 6.1 people/km² | 84.5 km² | 16.4% | 27.9% |
| Vårdö | 465 | +5.4% | 4.6 people/km² | 101.8 km² | 15.9% | 28.8% |
| Brändö | 430 | −8.5% | 4.0 people/km² | 108.3 km² | 8.6% | 37.4% |
| Lumparland | 371 | −6.8% | 10.2 people/km² | 36.4 km² | 11.3% | 29.6% |
| Kumlinge | 271 | −14.5% | 2.7 people/km² | 99.2 km² | 8.5% | 43.9% |
| Kökar | 211 | −15.6% | 3.3 people/km² | 63.6 km² | 6.2% | 34.6% |
| Sottunga | 101 | +2.0% | 3.6 people/km² | 28.1 km² | 13.9% | 41.6% |
Åland compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Åland | Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 | 15.7% | 14.3% |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 23.8% |
| Mean age of the population | 44.9 years | 44.1 years |
| Share of Swedish speakers | 84.4% | 5.0% |
| Share of foreign nationals | 13.1% | 7.7% |
| Total dwellings | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 85.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Business establishments | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 106.4 /1,000 inh. |
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force | 5.1% | 11.7% |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) | 82.8% | 73.7% |
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification | 31.5% | 34.2% |
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 38.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 836 /1,000 inh. | 480 /1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 59.4 per 1,000 inh. |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Åland?
Åland has 16 municipalities. The most populous is Maarianhamina - Mariehamn, with 11,957 residents.
What is the population of Åland?
Åland has 30,836 residents (2025), or 20 people per km².
Which municipality in Åland is growing fastest?
Jomala has the fastest growth in Åland over 10 years: +25.2%.
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