Lumparland: population and statistics
Lumparland has a population of 371 (2025) across 36.4 km², or 10.2 people per km². It ranks 305 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 371 residents
- 36.4 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 10 m
Lumparland in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Lumparland ranks No. 13 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 31.0% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,028 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Åland for “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”.
- “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 5,098 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lemland (2,139 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,112 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lumparland over time
Lumparland had 398 residents in 2015 and 371 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 372 |
| 2021 | 376 |
| 2022 | 360 |
| 2023 | 366 |
| 2024 | 371 |
| 2025 | 371 |
All indicators for Lumparland
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 | Lumparland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.3% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.6% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ||
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.8 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ||
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 85.2% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ||
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 3.4% |
Housing
| Indicator | Lumparland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 207 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 306 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 21.4% | – | 8.2% | ||
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 25.2% | – | 14.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 84.1% | – | 64.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 0.0% | – | 11.1% | ||
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 18.4% | – | 16.9% | ||
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 946.1 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. |
Energy
| Indicator | Lumparland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.6% | – | 3.9% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 47.9% | – | 39.8% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 10.5% | – | 5.5% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 14.2% | – | 17.1% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 25.8% | – | 29.1% |
Economy
| Indicator | Lumparland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 68 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 306 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183.3 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ||
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 33,987 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ||
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 30 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 305 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 80.9 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 | Lumparland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 98 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 305 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 0.6% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 84.5% | 82.8% | 75.4% |
Transport
| Indicator | Lumparland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 995 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. |
Society
| Indicator | Lumparland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.4% | 9.1% | 14.3% |
Education
| Indicator | Lumparland | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 31.4% | 31.5% | 24.1% |
Business sectors: Lumparland
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work31.0% ×1.6
- Transport and storage25.3% ×4.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.9% ×6.1
- Education8.0% ×1.1
- Public administration and defence4.6% ×0.9
- Construction3.4% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade3.4% ×0.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.4% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Lumparland
Where is Lumparland?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lumparland?
Lumparland has 371 residents (2025), ranking 305 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lumparland?
Lumparland covers 36.4 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Lumparland growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lumparland went from 398 to 371, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Lumparland?
Lumparland is in Åland. Latitude 60.117, longitude 20.258.
Total dwellings: what is the figure for Lumparland?
In Lumparland, “Total dwellings” stands at 207 no. (2025), ranking 306 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 3,342 no..
Business establishments: what is the figure for Lumparland?
In Lumparland, “Business establishments” stands at 68 no. (2024), ranking 306 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lumparland?
In Lumparland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,028 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lumparland?
The nearest to Lumparland are Lemland (11 km), Föglö (12 km), Sund (13 km), Vårdö (15 km), Maarianhamina - Mariehamn (18 km).
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