Geta: population and statistics
Geta has a population of 512 (2025) across 84.5 km², or 6.1 people per km². It ranks 301 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 512 residents
- 84.5 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 13 m
Geta in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Geta ranks No. 10 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 27.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,012 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Åland for “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”.
- Number 1 in Åland for “At-risk-of-poverty rate”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in the area (jobs)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,842 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
Population of Geta over time
Geta had 500 residents in 2015 and 512 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 511 |
| 2021 | 505 |
| 2022 | 507 |
| 2023 | 509 |
| 2024 | 514 |
| 2025 | 512 |
All indicators for Geta
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 | Geta | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.4% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.9% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 47.0 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ranked 188 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 81.6% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ranked 13 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.0% | 13.1% | 3.4% | ranked 6 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geta | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 297 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 303 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 26.1% | – | 8.2% | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 22.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 79.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 14 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 273 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 22.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 70 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 914.1 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Geta | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 3.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 157 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 29.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 279 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 14.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 22 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 20.3% | – | 17.1% | ranked 99 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 31.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 118 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geta | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 94 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 302 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 182.9 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 56 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,045 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 151 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 36 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 300 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 70.3 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 46 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.8 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 5 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Geta | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 126 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 304 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 4.5% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ranked 293 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.6% | 82.8% | 75.4% | ranked 83 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Geta | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.3 /1,000 inh. | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 10 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Geta | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 957 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 6 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Geta | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.3% | 9.1% | 14.3% | ranked 122 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Geta | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 20.0% | 31.5% | 24.1% | ranked 252 of 302 |
Business sectors: Geta
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work27.2% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.2% ×8.3
- Accommodation and food services16.7% ×4.5
- Education9.6% ×1.3
- Public administration and defence6.1% ×1.2
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade3.5% ×0.3
- Administrative and support services3.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Geta
Where is Geta?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geta?
Geta has 512 residents (2025), ranking 301 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Geta?
Geta covers 84.5 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Geta growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Geta went from 500 to 512, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Geta?
Geta is in Åland. Latitude 60.374, longitude 19.846.
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Geta?
In Geta, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 26.1% (2025), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
Persons employed in the area (jobs): what is the figure for Geta?
In Geta, “Persons employed in the area (jobs)” stands at 126 no. (2024), ranking 304 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,778 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Geta?
In Geta, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,012 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Geta?
The nearest to Geta are Saltvik (16 km), Finström (18 km), Hammarland (18 km), Eckerö (23 km), Sund (24 km).
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