Kökar: population and statistics
Kökar has a population of 211 (2025) across 63.6 km², or 3.3 people per km². It ranks 307 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 211 residents
- 63.6 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 8 m
Kökar in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Kökar ranks No. 15 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,061 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Åland for “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”.
- Number 1 in Åland for “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Total dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in the area (jobs)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,906 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
Population of Kökar over time
Kökar had 250 residents in 2015 and 211 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 225 |
| 2021 | 224 |
| 2022 | 223 |
| 2023 | 225 |
| 2024 | 227 |
| 2025 | 211 |
All indicators for Kökar
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 | Kökar | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 6.2% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.6% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ||
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 54.6 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ||
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 85.8% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ||
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.1% | 13.1% | 3.4% |
Housing
| Indicator | Kökar | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 173 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 307 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 18.0% | – | 8.2% | ||
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 24.4% | – | 14.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 69.4% | – | 64.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 2.9% | – | 11.1% | ||
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 37.6% | – | 16.9% | ||
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,175 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. |
Energy
| Indicator | Kökar | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.0% | – | 3.9% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 46.5% | – | 39.8% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.9% | – | 5.5% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 22.2% | – | 17.1% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 26.4% | – | 29.1% |
Economy
| Indicator | Kökar | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 54 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 307 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 237.9 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ||
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,303 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ||
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 27 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 306 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 128.0 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. |
Employment
| Indicator | Kökar | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 87 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 307 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 5.8% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 72.1% | 82.8% | 75.4% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kökar | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,351 /1,000 inh. | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. |
Transport
| Indicator | Kökar | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 744 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. |
Society
| Indicator | Kökar | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.2% | 9.1% | 14.3% |
Education
| Indicator | Kökar | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 26.5% | 31.5% | 24.1% |
Business sectors: Kökar
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.5% ×1.2
- Public administration and defence17.5% ×3.5
- Transport and storage13.8% ×2.7
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.2
- Education7.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.2% ×2.6
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Kökar
Where is Kökar?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kökar?
Kökar has 211 residents (2025), ranking 307 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kökar?
Kökar covers 63.6 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Kökar growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kökar went from 250 to 211, a change of −15.6%.
Where is Kökar?
Kökar is in Åland. Latitude 59.921, longitude 20.910.
Total dwellings: what is the figure for Kökar?
In Kökar, “Total dwellings” stands at 173 no. (2025), ranking 307 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 3,342 no..
Business establishments: what is the figure for Kökar?
In Kökar, “Business establishments” stands at 54 no. (2024), ranking 307 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kökar?
In Kökar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,061 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kökar?
The nearest to Kökar are Sottunga (27 km), Föglö (32 km), Kumlinge (38 km), Lumparland (42 km), Vårdö (46 km).
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