What is the population of Åland Islands in 2026?
Åland Islands has a population of 30,129 people, which is 221st in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2026
30,129
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.43%
+130 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
19/km²
1,580 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
43.2 years
Life expectancy 82.0 years
Archive estimateAbout Åland Islands
With a population of 30,129, the Åland Islands rank 219th globally and span 1,580 km² in northern Europe. The territory supports a median age of 43.2 years and life expectancy of 82 years, reflecting an aging demographic with slow growth of just 0.4% annually. At 19 people per km², population density remains sparse, with 35% of residents in urban areas.
Economic output reaches $50,000 per capita, placing the islands among the world's wealthiest regions. Swedish is the primary language, and the Euro serves as currency. Mariehamn is the capital, anchoring what remains a relatively small but developed autonomous territory.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Mariehamn
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- AX · ALA
- Demonym
- Ålandish
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +35818
- Internet TLD
- .ax
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- Swedish
Demographics
Not published for Åland Islands: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Åland Islands: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Åland Islands.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Åland Islands.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Åland Islands.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Åland Islands.
Quality of Life
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Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Åland Islands.
Population History
The UN World Population Prospects series does not cover Åland Islands as a separate entity, so no historical population series is available here.
How Åland Islands Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Åland Islands30K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Åland Islands | 30K |
Åland Islands Population FAQ
Is the population of Åland Islands growing or shrinking?
Åland Islands's population is growing at +0.43% per year, a change of roughly 130 people annually.
What is the capital of Åland Islands?
The capital of Åland Islands is Mariehamn.
How densely populated is Åland Islands?
Åland Islands has 19/km² across 1,580 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Åland Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in Åland Islands is 82.0 years.
What is the median age in Åland Islands?
The median age in Åland Islands is 43.2 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Åland Islands in?
Åland Islands is in Europe.