Maarianhamina - Mariehamn: population and statistics
Maarianhamina - Mariehamn has a population of 11,957 (2025) across 11.8 km², or 1,011 people per km². It ranks 86 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,957 residents
- 11.8 km²
- 1,011 people/km²
- 1 m
Maarianhamina - Mariehamn in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Maarianhamina - Mariehamn ranks No. 1 by population.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): 114.2 per 1,000 inh. in Maarianhamina - Mariehamn, compared with an average of 85.6 per 1,000 inh. in Åland and 59.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Transport and storage, with 23.0% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 1,052 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Åland for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Åland for “Population density”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,657 football pitches.
- Its population density is 54.3 times the national average.
Population of Maarianhamina - Mariehamn over time
Maarianhamina - Mariehamn had 11,461 residents in 2015 and 11,957 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,705 |
| 2021 | 11,742 |
| 2022 | 11,757 |
| 2023 | 11,812 |
| 2024 | 11,866 |
| 2025 | 11,957 |
All indicators for Maarianhamina - Mariehamn
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 | Maarianhamina - Mariehamn | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.7% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.7% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 45.9 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ranked 215 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 79.8% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ranked 15 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.1% | 13.1% | 3.4% | ranked 4 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maarianhamina - Mariehamn | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 7,565 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 80 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 5.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 199 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 25.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 31.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 286 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 60.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 10 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 16.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 152 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 293 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Maarianhamina - Mariehamn | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 24.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 16 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 21.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 300 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 191 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 47.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 1.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 297 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maarianhamina - Mariehamn | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,778 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 71 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 149.8 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 33,654 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 22 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,366 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 44 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 114.2 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.0 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maarianhamina - Mariehamn | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 9,764 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 42 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 6.9% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.8% | 82.8% | 75.4% | ranked 79 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Maarianhamina - Mariehamn | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 150.4 /1,000 inh. | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 22 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maarianhamina - Mariehamn | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 692 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 10 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Maarianhamina - Mariehamn | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.9% | 9.1% | 14.3% | ranked 232 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Maarianhamina - Mariehamn | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 35.8% | 31.5% | 24.1% | ranked 25 of 302 |
Business sectors: Maarianhamina - Mariehamn
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Transport and storage23.0% ×4.4
- Health and social work20.6% ×1.1
- Public administration and defence7.2% ×1.5
- Finance and insurance6.5% ×3.1
- Information and communication6.1% ×1.3
- Education6.0% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade5.6% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Maarianhamina - Mariehamn
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maarianhamina - Mariehamn?
Maarianhamina - Mariehamn has 11,957 residents (2025), ranking 86 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Maarianhamina - Mariehamn?
Maarianhamina - Mariehamn covers 11.8 km², with a density of 1,011 people per km².
Is the population of Maarianhamina - Mariehamn growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Maarianhamina - Mariehamn went from 11,461 to 11,957, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Maarianhamina - Mariehamn?
Maarianhamina - Mariehamn is in Åland. Latitude 60.099, longitude 19.944.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Maarianhamina - Mariehamn?
In Maarianhamina - Mariehamn, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 47.8% (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): what is the figure for Maarianhamina - Mariehamn?
In Maarianhamina - Mariehamn, “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)” stands at 114.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 53.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maarianhamina - Mariehamn?
In Maarianhamina - Mariehamn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 1,052 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maarianhamina - Mariehamn?
The nearest to Maarianhamina - Mariehamn are Jomala (6.0 km), Lemland (8.5 km), Finström (15 km), Hammarland (17 km), Lumparland (18 km).
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