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#224 in worldEurope

Åland Islands

Åland Islands

Current Population (Live)

30,654

Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%

As a microstate in Northern Europe, Åland Islands is home to just 30.7k people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. The country extends across 1,580 km², translating to a density of 19 people per km². Its capital is Mariehamn, and Swedish is the official language, while the euro serves as the national currency.

Population

30,654

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Area

1,580 km²

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Density

19/km²

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World Rank

#224

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General Information

Capital
Mariehamn
Region
Europe
Subregion
Northern Europe
Continent
Europe
Languages
Swedish
Currencies
euro (€)
Calling Code
+35818
Top-Level Domain
.ax
Landlocked
No
UN Member
No
Timezones
UTC+02:00

Population Details

Total Population
30,654
Land Area
1,580 km²
Population Density
19 per km²
Annual Growth Rate
+0.88%
Annual Growth
+270 people
Daily Growth
+1 people
World Population Share
0.00%
Coordinates
60.12°, 19.90°

Global Population Share

Population Projections (2026-2050)

Near-zero growth suggests that Åland Islands is entering a period of demographic stability—or, depending on policy responses, the early stages of decline. The territory's governance arrangements will influence how effectively it adapts to evolving population dynamics.

Åland Islands projected population 2026 to 2050
YearProjected Population
202630,654
203031,740
203533,136
204034,578
204536,069
205037,611

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Åland Islands?

The population of Åland Islands is approximately 30,654 as of 2026, making it #224 in the world by population.

What is the capital of Åland Islands?

The capital of Åland Islands is Mariehamn.

What languages are spoken in Åland Islands?

The main languages spoken in Åland Islands are Swedish.

How big is Åland Islands?

Åland Islands covers an area of 1,580 km² with a population density of 19 people per km².

Is Åland Islands growing or shrinking?

Åland Islands is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 270 people annually.

What is the life expectancy in Åland Islands?

Life expectancy data is not currently available for Åland Islands.

What is the GDP per capita of Åland Islands?

GDP per capita data is not currently available for Åland Islands.