Sund: population and statistics
Sund has a population of 1,018 (2025) across 108.2 km², or 9.4 people per km². It ranks 291 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,018 residents
- 108.2 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 8 m
Sund in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Sund ranks No. 7 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,085 /1,000 inh. in Sund, compared with an average of 836 /1,000 inh. in Åland and 480 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of Swedish speakers: 87.9% in Sund, compared with an average of 84.4% in Åland and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 26.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,026 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Åland for “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,157 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saltvik (1,802 residents), 8.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sund over time
Sund had 1,031 residents in 2015 and 1,018 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,007 |
| 2021 | 1,019 |
| 2022 | 1,001 |
| 2023 | 995 |
| 2024 | 1,001 |
| 2025 | 1,018 |
All indicators for Sund
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 | Sund | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.9% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ranked 96 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.9% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 47.0 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ranked 188 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 87.9% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ranked 7 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.9% | 13.1% | 3.4% | ranked 23 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sund | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 599 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 296 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 18.1% | – | 8.2% | ranked 20 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 18.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 110 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 79.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 11 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 19.0% | – | 16.9% | ranked 119 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.5 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sund | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 33.1% | – | 39.8% | ranked 261 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 13.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 28 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 27.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 30 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 25.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 176 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sund | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 157 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 297 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 156.8 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 111 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 32,173 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 44 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 58 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 291 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 57.0 per 1,000 inh. | 85.6 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 128 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 57 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sund | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 189 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 300 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 4.7% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ranked 291 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 84.5% | 82.8% | 75.4% | ranked 13 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sund | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 195.5 /1,000 inh. | 167.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 19 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sund | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,085 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 1 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Sund | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 14.3% | ranked 268 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Sund | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.0% | 31.5% | 24.1% | ranked 153 of 302 |
Business sectors: Sund
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work26.9% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.0% ×8.2
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Education8.0% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.4% ×3.9
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×1.4
- Public administration and defence5.1% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade4.0% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Sund
Where is Sund?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sund?
Sund has 1,018 residents (2025), ranking 291 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Sund?
Sund covers 108.2 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Sund growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sund went from 1,031 to 1,018, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Sund?
Sund is in Åland. Latitude 60.224, longitude 20.169.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sund?
In Sund, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,085 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 580 /1,000 inh..
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Sund?
In Sund, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 87.9% (2025), ranking 7 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sund?
In Sund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,026 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sund?
The nearest to Sund are Saltvik (8.4 km), Finström (10.0 km), Vårdö (12 km), Lumparland (13 km), Jomala (15 km).
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