Åland
- 🏛️ Administrative centre: Mariehamn
- 🌍 Region: archipelago in the Baltic Sea between Finland and Sweden,
an autonomous region - 📍 Location: the Archipelago Sea and Southwest Finland to the east, the Sea of Åland and Sweden to the west
- 📐 Area: 1,556 km² (land area)
- 👥 Population: 30,836 (Dec 31, 2025)
- ⛰️ Relief: over 6,700 islands, rocky low-lying archipelago
- 🗣️ Official language: Swedish
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🌧️ Climate: maritime, the mildest in Finland (Dfb)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Åland?
The population of Åland was 30,836 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +2.3% since 2020.
What is the largest city in Åland?
The largest municipality is Mariehamn with 11,957 residents (Dec 31, 2025), followed by Jomala (5,817) and Finström (2,625).
How many municipalities are there in Åland?
Åland has 16 municipalities (as of Jan 1, 2026), 1 of which have city status: Mariehamn.
What is the administrative centre of Åland?
The regional centre is Mariehamn.
How many businesses are there in Åland?
Åland had 4,798 business establishments in 2024 (Statistics Finland), including 279 retail outlets.
How large is Åland?
The land area is 1,556 km² and the population density 19.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
Is Swedish spoken in Åland?
Yes: 84.4% of residents are Swedish speakers (Dec 31, 2025).