Eckerö: population and statistics
Eckerö has a population of 961 (2025) across 107.8 km², or 8.9 people per km². It ranks 296 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 961 residents
- 107.8 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 5 m
Eckerö in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Eckerö ranks No. 8 by population.
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 935.5 /1,000 inh. in Eckerö, compared with an average of 167.5 /1,000 inh. in Åland and 38.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 20.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 1,042 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,091 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hammarland (1,644 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,168 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Eckerö over time
Eckerö had 935 residents in 2015 and 961 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 958 |
| 2021 | 933 |
| 2022 | 939 |
| 2023 | 942 |
| 2024 | 956 |
| 2025 | 961 |
All indicators for Eckerö
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 | Eckerö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.3% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.1% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ranked 172 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.1 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ranked 161 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 85.7% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ranked 9 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.8% | 13.1% | 3.4% | ranked 8 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eckerö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 557 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 297 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 20.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 14 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 25.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 63 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 85.6% | – | 64.5% | ranked 3 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 5.4% | – | 11.1% | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 18.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 123 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 713.8 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 26 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eckerö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 42.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 107 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 11.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 42 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 24.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 55 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 21.3% | – | 29.1% | ranked 198 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eckerö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 198 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 288 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 207.1 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 33,342 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 26 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 89 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 274 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 92.6 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.2 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 12 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eckerö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 279 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 293 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 5.4% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ranked 288 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 80.6% | 82.8% | 75.4% | ranked 49 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Eckerö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 935.5 /1,000 inh. | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eckerö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 972 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 5 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Eckerö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 9.5% | 9.1% | 14.3% | ranked 254 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Eckerö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 22.0% | 31.5% | 24.1% | ranked 205 of 302 |
Business sectors: Eckerö
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work20.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing14.5% ×1.2
- Construction11.4% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services10.2% ×2.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.4% ×3.9
- Transport and storage9.4% ×1.8
- Education7.5% ×1.0
- Public administration and defence7.1% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Eckerö
Where is Eckerö?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eckerö?
Eckerö has 961 residents (2025), ranking 296 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Eckerö?
Eckerö covers 107.8 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Eckerö growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eckerö went from 935 to 961, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Eckerö?
Eckerö is in Åland. Latitude 60.223, longitude 19.555.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Eckerö?
In Eckerö, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 85.6% (2025), ranking 3 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eckerö?
In Eckerö, “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 935.5 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3 of 136 municipalities; the national median is 36.4 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eckerö?
In Eckerö, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 1,042 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eckerö?
The nearest to Eckerö are Hammarland (10 km), Jomala (23 km), Geta (23 km), Finström (24 km), Maarianhamina - Mariehamn (26 km).
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