Lemland: population and statistics
Lemland has a population of 2,139 (2025) across 113.3 km², or 18.9 people per km². It ranks 249 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,139 residents
- 113.3 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 9 m
Lemland in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Lemland ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 90.6% in Lemland, compared with an average of 84.4% in Åland and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 36.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,053 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Åland for “Share of people aged under 15”.
- Number 1 in Åland for “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: 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 15,868 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maarianhamina - Mariehamn (11,957 residents), 8.5 km away.
Population of Lemland over time
Lemland had 1,991 residents in 2015 and 2,139 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,114 |
| 2021 | 2,135 |
| 2022 | 2,131 |
| 2023 | 2,127 |
| 2024 | 2,134 |
| 2025 | 2,139 |
All indicators for Lemland
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 | Lemland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 20.1% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ranked 14 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ranked 279 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 42.0 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 90.6% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.4% | 13.1% | 3.4% | ranked 20 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lemland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 992 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 272 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 13.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 63 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 34.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 30 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 86.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 2.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 263 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 13.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 203 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.3 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 66 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lemland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 3.9% | – | 3.9% | ranked 151 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 42.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 115 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 17.8% | – | 5.5% | ranked 9 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 23.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 67 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 12.7% | – | 29.1% | ranked 253 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lemland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 282 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 272 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.1 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 175 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 36,618 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 3 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 89 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 274 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 41.6 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 261 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.3 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 96 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lemland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 367 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 285 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 4.0% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ranked 296 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 84.9% | 82.8% | 75.4% | ranked 12 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lemland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 811 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 9 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Lemland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 8.3% | 9.1% | 14.3% | ranked 274 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Lemland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 34.5% | 31.5% | 24.1% | ranked 37 of 302 |
Business sectors: Lemland
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work36.2% ×1.9
- Construction14.4% ×2.2
- Education10.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.1% ×2.4
- Wholesale and retail trade5.8% ×0.5
- Public administration and defence5.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical4.9% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.3% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Lemland
Where is Lemland?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lemland?
Lemland has 2,139 residents (2025), ranking 249 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lemland?
Lemland covers 113.3 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Lemland growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lemland went from 1,991 to 2,139, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Lemland?
Lemland is in Åland. Latitude 60.069, longitude 20.086.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Lemland?
In Lemland, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 90.6% (2025), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Lemland?
In Lemland, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 86.1% (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lemland?
In Lemland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,053 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lemland?
The nearest to Lemland are Maarianhamina - Mariehamn (8.5 km), Lumparland (11 km), Jomala (12 km), Föglö (17 km), Sund (18 km).
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