Brändö: population and statistics
Brändö has a population of 430 (2025) across 108.3 km², or 4.0 people per km². It ranks 304 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 430 residents
- 108.3 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 0 m
Brändö in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Brändö ranks No. 12 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,030 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Åland for “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”.
- Number 1 in Åland for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Total dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in the area (jobs)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,165 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
Population of Brändö over time
Brändö had 470 residents in 2015 and 430 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 449 |
| 2021 | 449 |
| 2022 | 450 |
| 2023 | 436 |
| 2024 | 430 |
| 2025 | 430 |
All indicators for Brändö
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Brändö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 8.6% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.4% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ||
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.9 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ||
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 72.6% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ||
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.2% | 13.1% | 3.4% |
Housing
| Indicator | Brändö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 324 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 302 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 16.4% | – | 8.2% | ||
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 19.8% | – | 14.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 73.8% | – | 64.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 0.0% | – | 11.1% | ||
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 35.5% | – | 16.9% | ||
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 688.4 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. |
Energy
| Indicator | Brändö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.7% | – | 3.9% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 34.4% | – | 39.8% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.9% | – | 5.5% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 31.9% | – | 17.1% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 26.3% | – | 29.1% |
Economy
| Indicator | Brändö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 114 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 301 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 265.1 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ||
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 35,701 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ||
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 70 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 282 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 162.8 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.6 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. |
Employment
| Indicator | Brändö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 144 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 302 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 2.3% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 84.9% | 82.8% | 75.4% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brändö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 597.7 /1,000 inh. | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. |
Transport
| Indicator | Brändö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 786 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. |
Society
| Indicator | Brändö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 9.8% | 9.1% | 14.3% |
Education
| Indicator | Brändö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 34.2% | 31.5% | 24.1% |
Business sectors: Brändö
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.5% ×9.7
- Health and social work21.3% ×1.1
- Public administration and defence8.8% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade6.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×1.8
- Education6.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.1% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Brändö
Where is Brändö?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brändö?
Brändö has 430 residents (2025), ranking 304 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Brändö?
Brändö covers 108.3 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Brändö growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brändö went from 470 to 430, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Brändö?
Brändö is in Åland. Latitude 60.412, longitude 21.045.
Total dwellings: what is the figure for Brändö?
In Brändö, “Total dwellings” stands at 324 no. (2025), ranking 302 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 3,342 no..
Business establishments: what is the figure for Brändö?
In Brändö, “Business establishments” stands at 114 no. (2024), ranking 301 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brändö?
In Brändö, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,030 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brändö?
The nearest to Brändö are Kumlinge (22 km), Kustavi (23 km), Taivassalo (35 km), Sottunga (37 km), Vårdö (41 km).
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