Finström: population and statistics
Finström has a population of 2,625 (2025) across 123.5 km², or 21.3 people per km². It ranks 227 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,625 residents
- 123.5 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 13 m
Finström in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Finström ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 88.7% in Finström, compared with an average of 84.4% in Åland and 5.0% nationally.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: 3.7% in Finström, compared with an average of 5.1% in Åland and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 27.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,026 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,300 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Saltvik, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jomala (5,817 residents), 8.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Finström over time
Finström had 2,522 residents in 2015 and 2,625 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,603 |
| 2021 | 2,638 |
| 2022 | 2,588 |
| 2023 | 2,610 |
| 2024 | 2,617 |
| 2025 | 2,625 |
All indicators for Finström
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 | Finström | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.3% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ranked 57 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ranked 252 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 44.2 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ranked 243 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 88.7% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ranked 5 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | ranked 13 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Finström | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,363 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 247 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 13.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 52 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 22.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 81 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 75.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 35 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 8.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 185 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 13.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 187.8 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 150 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Finström | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 6.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 35.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 221 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 9.8% | – | 5.5% | ranked 58 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 34.3% | – | 17.1% | ranked 6 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 13.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 244 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Finström | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 371 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 250 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.8 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 151 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 32,738 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 34 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 176 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 208 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 67.0 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 63 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Finström | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 905 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 215 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 3.7% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ranked 298 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 85.4% | 82.8% | 75.4% | ranked 8 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Finström | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 144.8 /1,000 inh. | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Finström | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 995 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Finström | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 8.4% | 9.1% | 14.3% | ranked 272 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Finström | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 23.5% | 31.5% | 24.1% | ranked 170 of 302 |
Business sectors: Finström
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing27.3% ×2.2
- Health and social work17.1% ×0.9
- Education12.6% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.3% ×3.4
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×1.4
- Other service activities2.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Finström
Where is Finström?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Finström?
Finström has 2,625 residents (2025), ranking 227 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Finström?
Finström covers 123.5 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Finström growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Finström went from 2,522 to 2,625, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Finström?
Finström is in Åland. Latitude 60.229, longitude 19.989.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Finström?
In Finström, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 88.7% (2025), ranking 5 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: what is the figure for Finström?
In Finström, “Unemployed as a share of the labour force” stands at 3.7% (2024), ranking 298 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 10.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Finström?
In Finström, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,026 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Finström?
The nearest to Finström are Saltvik (6.4 km), Jomala (8.8 km), Sund (10.0 km), Hammarland (14 km), Maarianhamina - Mariehamn (15 km).
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