Hammarland: population and statistics
Hammarland has a population of 1,644 (2025) across 138.6 km², or 11.9 people per km². It ranks 276 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,644 residents
- 138.6 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 8 m
Hammarland in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Hammarland ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 89.7% in Hammarland, compared with an average of 84.4% in Åland and 5.0% nationally.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 979 /1,000 inh. in Hammarland, compared with an average of 836 /1,000 inh. in Åland and 480 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 29.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,039 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,417 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Eckerö, 10.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jomala (5,817 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,156 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hammarland over time
Hammarland had 1,537 residents in 2015 and 1,644 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,599 |
| 2021 | 1,619 |
| 2022 | 1,628 |
| 2023 | 1,646 |
| 2024 | 1,636 |
| 2025 | 1,644 |
All indicators for Hammarland
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 | Hammarland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.8% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ranked 48 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ranked 241 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 44.5 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ranked 239 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 89.7% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ranked 3 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.3% | 13.1% | 3.4% | ranked 15 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hammarland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 872 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 281 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 14.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 47 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) | 74.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 45 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 230 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 16.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 155 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 266.4 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 117 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hammarland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 245 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 34.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 231 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 15.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 32.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 15 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 17.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 229 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hammarland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 270 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 274 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 165.0 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 88 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 33,169 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 29 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 99 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 60.2 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 102 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.8 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hammarland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 397 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 280 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 4.8% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ranked 290 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 85.9% | 82.8% | 75.4% | ranked 7 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hammarland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86.4 /1,000 inh. | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 39 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hammarland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 979 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 4 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Hammarland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 9.2% | 9.1% | 14.3% | ranked 263 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Hammarland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.9% | 31.5% | 24.1% | ranked 135 of 302 |
Business sectors: Hammarland
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work29.8% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.3% ×5.5
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade8.1% ×0.8
- Education7.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×1.3
- Public administration and defence4.6% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Hammarland
Where is Hammarland?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hammarland?
Hammarland has 1,644 residents (2025), ranking 276 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Hammarland?
Hammarland covers 138.6 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Hammarland growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hammarland went from 1,537 to 1,644, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Hammarland?
Hammarland is in Åland. Latitude 60.217, longitude 19.740.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Hammarland?
In Hammarland, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 89.7% (2025), ranking 3 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hammarland?
In Hammarland, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 979 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 580 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hammarland?
In Hammarland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,039 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hammarland?
The nearest to Hammarland are Eckerö (10 km), Jomala (14 km), Finström (14 km), Maarianhamina - Mariehamn (17 km), Geta (18 km).
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