Kumlinge: population and statistics
Kumlinge has a population of 271 (2025) across 99.2 km², or 2.7 people per km². It ranks 306 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 271 residents
- 99.2 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 15 m
Kumlinge in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Kumlinge ranks No. 14 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 28.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,036 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Åland for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Åland for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “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 13,889 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
Population of Kumlinge over time
Kumlinge had 317 residents in 2015 and 271 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 307 |
| 2021 | 313 |
| 2022 | 306 |
| 2023 | 290 |
| 2024 | 273 |
| 2025 | 271 |
All indicators for Kumlinge
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 | Kumlinge | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 8.5% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 43.9% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ||
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 56.5 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ||
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 83.0% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ||
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.1% | 13.1% | 3.4% |
Housing
| Indicator | Kumlinge | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 219 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 305 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 21.6% | – | 8.2% | ||
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 10.6% | – | 14.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 77.6% | – | 64.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.4% | – | 11.1% | ||
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 32.0% | – | 16.9% | ||
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,210 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. |
Energy
| Indicator | Kumlinge | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.1% | – | 3.9% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 36.0% | – | 39.8% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.8% | – | 5.5% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 27.4% | – | 17.1% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 31.7% | – | 29.1% |
Economy
| Indicator | Kumlinge | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 79 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 305 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 289.4 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ||
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 34,820 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ||
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 35 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 302 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 129.2 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) | 3.7 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. |
Employment
| Indicator | Kumlinge | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 90 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 306 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 3.2% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 88.6% | 82.8% | 75.4% |
Transport
| Indicator | Kumlinge | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 775 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. |
Society
| Indicator | Kumlinge | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.5% | 9.1% | 14.3% |
Education
| Indicator | Kumlinge | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 30.7% | 31.5% | 24.1% |
Business sectors: Kumlinge
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work28.6% ×1.5
- Transport and storage10.7% ×2.1
- Education10.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.5% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.1% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade7.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Kumlinge
Where is Kumlinge?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kumlinge?
Kumlinge has 271 residents (2025), ranking 306 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kumlinge?
Kumlinge covers 99.2 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Kumlinge growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kumlinge went from 317 to 271, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Kumlinge?
Kumlinge is in Åland. Latitude 60.258, longitude 20.778.
Total dwellings: what is the figure for Kumlinge?
In Kumlinge, “Total dwellings” stands at 219 no. (2025), ranking 305 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 3,342 no..
Business establishments: what is the figure for Kumlinge?
In Kumlinge, “Business establishments” stands at 79 no. (2024), ranking 305 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kumlinge?
In Kumlinge, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,036 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kumlinge?
The nearest to Kumlinge are Sottunga (15 km), Vårdö (22 km), Brändö (22 km), Lumparland (33 km), Föglö (33 km).
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