Jomala: population and statistics
Jomala has a population of 5,817 (2025) across 143.0 km², or 40.7 people per km². It ranks 156 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,817 residents
- 143.0 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 13 m
Jomala in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Jomala ranks No. 2 by population.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): 88.0% in Jomala, compared with an average of 82.8% in Åland and 73.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,048 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Åland for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Åland for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,024 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
Population of Jomala over time
Jomala had 4,648 residents in 2015 and 5,817 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,386 |
| 2021 | 5,512 |
| 2022 | 5,610 |
| 2023 | 5,697 |
| 2024 | 5,789 |
| 2025 | 5,817 |
All indicators for Jomala
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 | Jomala | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 19.0% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ranked 21 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ranked 297 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 40.6 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ranked 292 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 87.2% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.3% | 13.1% | 3.4% | ranked 26 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jomala | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,722 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 178 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 143 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 52.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 3 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 70.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 83 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 12.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 138 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 10.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 258 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64.6 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jomala | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 235 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 31.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 271 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 29.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 28.1% | – | 17.1% | ranked 26 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 9.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 273 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jomala | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 877 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 144 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 151.5 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 121 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 36,840 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 414 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 71.2 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 41 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 49 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jomala | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,572 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 119 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 3.6% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ranked 299 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 88.0% | 82.8% | 75.4% | ranked 1 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jomala | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 /1,000 inh. | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 109 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jomala | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 870 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 7 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Jomala | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 4.8% | 9.1% | 14.3% | ranked 302 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Jomala | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 34.6% | 31.5% | 24.1% | ranked 35 of 302 |
Business sectors: Jomala
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.4% ×1.7
- Health and social work15.7% ×0.8
- Construction12.0% ×1.9
- Education8.7% ×1.2
- Transport and storage8.6% ×1.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.6% ×3.4
- Manufacturing6.4% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services3.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Jomala
Where is Jomala?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jomala?
Jomala has 5,817 residents (2025), ranking 156 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Jomala?
Jomala covers 143.0 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Jomala growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jomala went from 4,648 to 5,817, a change of +25.2%.
Where is Jomala?
Jomala is in Åland. Latitude 60.153, longitude 19.949.
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Jomala?
In Jomala, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 29.2% (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): what is the figure for Jomala?
In Jomala, “Employment rate (aged 20–64)” stands at 88.0% (2024), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 75.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jomala?
In Jomala, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,048 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jomala?
The nearest to Jomala are Maarianhamina - Mariehamn (6.0 km), Finström (8.8 km), Lemland (12 km), Hammarland (14 km), Sund (15 km).
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