Vårdö: population and statistics
Vårdö has a population of 465 (2025) across 101.8 km², or 4.6 people per km². It ranks 303 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 465 residents
- 101.8 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 12 m
Vårdö in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Åland, Vårdö ranks No. 11 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.0% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,020 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “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 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,258 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sund (1,018 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,080 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vårdö over time
Vårdö had 441 residents in 2015 and 465 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 460 |
| 2021 | 463 |
| 2022 | 451 |
| 2023 | 471 |
| 2024 | 459 |
| 2025 | 465 |
All indicators for Vårdö
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 | Vårdö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.9% | 15.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.8% | 24.8% | 31.2% | ||
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 46.9 years | 44.9 | 48.5 | ||
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 84.9% | 84.4% | 0.3% | ||
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.5% | 13.1% | 3.4% |
Housing
| Indicator | Vårdö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 261 no. | 17,497 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 304 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 19.1% | – | 8.2% | ||
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 23.8% | – | 14.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 77.0% | – | 64.5% | ||
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.5% | – | 11.1% | ||
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 22.2% | – | 16.9% | ||
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,101 /1,000 inh. | 227.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. |
Energy
| Indicator | Vårdö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.5% | – | 3.9% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 35.6% | – | 39.8% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 10.7% | – | 5.5% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 24.4% | – | 17.1% | ||
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 27.8% | – | 29.1% |
Economy
| Indicator | Vårdö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 87 no. | 4,798 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 304 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189.5 /1,000 inh. | 156.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ||
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 32,409 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ||
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 34 per 1,000 inh. | 2,641 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 303 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 73.1 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) | 4.3 per 1,000 inh. | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. |
Employment
| Indicator | Vårdö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 139 no. | 15,831 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 303 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 6.4% | 5.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 84.0% | 82.8% | 75.4% |
Transport
| Indicator | Vårdö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 890 /1,000 inh. | 836 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. |
Society
| Indicator | Vårdö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.2% | 9.1% | 14.3% |
Education
| Indicator | Vårdö | Åland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 28.2% | 31.5% | 24.1% |
Business sectors: Vårdö
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.0% ×12.7
- Health and social work23.3% ×1.2
- Public administration and defence10.9% ×2.2
- Construction9.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Education5.4% ×0.7
- Transport and storage4.7% ×0.9
- Real estate3.1% ×3.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Vårdö
Where is Vårdö?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vårdö?
Vårdö has 465 residents (2025), ranking 303 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vårdö?
Vårdö covers 101.8 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Vårdö growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vårdö went from 441 to 465, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Vårdö?
Vårdö is in Åland. Latitude 60.242, longitude 20.375.
Total dwellings: what is the figure for Vårdö?
In Vårdö, “Total dwellings” stands at 261 no. (2025), ranking 304 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 3,342 no..
Business establishments: what is the figure for Vårdö?
In Vårdö, “Business establishments” stands at 87 no. (2024), ranking 304 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vårdö?
In Vårdö, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,020 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vårdö?
The nearest to Vårdö are Sund (12 km), Lumparland (15 km), Saltvik (18 km), Sottunga (20 km), Finström (21 km).
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