Saltvik: population and statistics
Saltvik has a population of 1,802 (2025) across 152.3 km², or 11.8 people per km². It ranks 263 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,802 residents
- 152.3 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 9 m
Saltvik in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Saltvik ranks No. 5 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,075 /1,000 inh. in Saltvik, compared with an average of 836 /1,000 inh. in Åland and 480 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of Swedish speakers: 88.8% in Saltvik, compared with an average of 84.4% in Åland and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 32.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,024 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,333 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Finström, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jomala (5,817 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,096 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Saltvik over time
Saltvik had 1,829 residents in 2015 and 1,802 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,806 |
| 2021 | 1,810 |
| 2022 | 1,793 |
| 2023 | 1,791 |
| 2024 | 1,778 |
| 2025 | 1,802 |
All indicators for Saltvik
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 | Saltvik | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.9% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ranked 45 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.4% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ranked 210 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 45.9 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ranked 215 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 88.8% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ranked 4 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.8% | 13.1% | 3.4% | ranked 18 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saltvik | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 941 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 276 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 18.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 18 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 18.9% | – | 14.5% | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 83.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 7 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 14.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 196 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 337.4 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saltvik | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 32.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 265 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 11.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 42 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 37.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 3 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 17.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 222 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saltvik | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 248 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 277 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139.5 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 159 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 33,918 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 74 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 41.1 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 267 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saltvik | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 454 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 271 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ranked 300 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 83.8% | 82.8% | 75.4% | ranked 15 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Saltvik | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 132.6 /1,000 inh. | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 27 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Saltvik | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,075 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 2 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Saltvik | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 9.5% | 9.1% | 14.3% | ranked 254 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Saltvik | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 23.7% | 31.5% | 24.1% | ranked 160 of 302 |
Business sectors: Saltvik
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing32.6% ×2.6
- Health and social work16.8% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.0% ×4.9
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Education5.5% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×1.4
- Public administration and defence5.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.1% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Saltvik
Where is Saltvik?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saltvik?
Saltvik has 1,802 residents (2025), ranking 263 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Saltvik?
Saltvik covers 152.3 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Saltvik growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saltvik went from 1,829 to 1,802, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Saltvik?
Saltvik is in Åland. Latitude 60.275, longitude 20.058.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saltvik?
In Saltvik, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,075 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 580 /1,000 inh..
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Saltvik?
In Saltvik, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 88.8% (2025), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saltvik?
In Saltvik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,024 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saltvik?
The nearest to Saltvik are Finström (6.4 km), Sund (8.4 km), Jomala (15 km), Geta (16 km), Vårdö (18 km).
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