Sottunga: population and statistics
Sottunga has a population of 101 (2025) across 28.1 km², or 3.6 people per km². It ranks 308 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 101 residents
- 28.1 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 12 m
Sottunga in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Sottunga ranks No. 16 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,037 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Åland for “Share of Swedish speakers”.
- Number 1 in Åland for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “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 3,929 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
Population of Sottunga over time
Sottunga had 99 residents in 2015 and 101 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 101 |
| 2021 | 105 |
| 2022 | 111 |
| 2023 | 115 |
| 2024 | 101 |
| 2025 | 101 |
All indicators for Sottunga
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 | Sottunga | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.9% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 41.6% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ||
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 54.1 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ||
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 93.1% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ||
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% |
Housing
| Indicator | Sottunga | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 76 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 308 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 26.7% | – | 8.2% | ||
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 9.3% | – | 14.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 76.3% | – | 64.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 2.6% | – | 11.1% | ||
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 26.3% | – | 16.9% | ||
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,148 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. |
Energy
| Indicator | Sottunga | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.0% | – | 3.9% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 31.3% | – | 39.8% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.0% | – | 5.5% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 38.8% | – | 17.1% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 26.9% | – | 29.1% |
Economy
| Indicator | Sottunga | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 30 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 308 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 297.0 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ||
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 35,446 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ||
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 8 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 308 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 79.2 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) | 0.0 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. |
Employment
| Indicator | Sottunga | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 24 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 308 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 2.4% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 84.8% | 82.8% | 75.4% |
Transport
| Indicator | Sottunga | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 941 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. |
Education
| Indicator | Sottunga | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 40.5% | 31.5% | 24.1% |
Business sectors: Sottunga
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.1% ×10.7
- Accommodation and food services17.4% ×4.7
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×1.2
- Public administration and defence13.0% ×2.6
- Education8.7% ×1.2
- Construction4.3% ×0.7
- Real estate4.3% ×4.2
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sottunga
Where is Sottunga?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sottunga?
Sottunga has 101 residents (2025), ranking 308 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Sottunga?
Sottunga covers 28.1 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Sottunga growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sottunga went from 99 to 101, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Sottunga?
Sottunga is in Åland. Latitude 60.133, longitude 20.667.
Total dwellings: what is the figure for Sottunga?
In Sottunga, “Total dwellings” stands at 76 no. (2025), ranking 308 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 3,342 no..
Business establishments: what is the figure for Sottunga?
In Sottunga, “Business establishments” stands at 30 no. (2024), ranking 308 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sottunga?
In Sottunga, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,037 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sottunga?
The nearest to Sottunga are Kumlinge (15 km), Föglö (19 km), Vårdö (20 km), Lumparland (23 km), Kökar (27 km).
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