Anija Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Anija Rural Municipality has a population of 6,365 (2026) across 533.0 km², or 11.9 people per km². It ranks 50 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2022 and 2026.
- 6,365 residents
- 533.0 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 53 m
Anija Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Anija Rural Municipality ranks No. 14 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 74.9 ‰ in Anija Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 145.8 ‰ in Harju County and 117.5 ‰ nationally.
Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants: −3.8 ‰ in Anija Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −1.8 ‰ in Harju County and −4.7 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 928 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 74,648 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Raasiku Rural Municipality, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maardu City (16,812 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Anija Rural Municipality over time
Anija Rural Municipality had 6,263 residents in 2022 and 6,365 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,263 |
| 2023 | 6,456 |
| 2024 | 6,478 |
| 2025 | 6,429 |
| 2026 | 6,365 |
All indicators for Anija Rural Municipality
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 | Anija Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 51 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 18.8% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 28 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −3.8 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 20 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.4 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 55 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Anija Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 29.3% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 22 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 3.0% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 45 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 46.1% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 47 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 73.0 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 53 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 34 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Anija Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 47.2% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 34 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anija Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,663 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 40 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,467 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 37 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 477 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 63 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74.9 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 66 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 145.5 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 63 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.0 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 41 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Anija Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 22 of 75 |
Business sectors: Anija Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.4% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.7% ×1.7
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.5
- Transport and storage7.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities6.5% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Anija Rural Municipality
Where is Anija Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anija Rural Municipality?
Anija Rural Municipality has 6,365 residents (2026), ranking 50 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Anija Rural Municipality?
Anija Rural Municipality covers 533.0 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Anija Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Anija Rural Municipality went from 6,263 to 6,365, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Anija Rural Municipality?
Anija Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.383, longitude 25.300.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Anija Rural Municipality?
In Anija Rural Municipality, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 74.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 66 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 97.1 ‰.
Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Anija Rural Municipality?
In Anija Rural Municipality, “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −3.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 20 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −8.4 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Anija Rural Municipality?
In Anija Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 928 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Anija Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Anija Rural Municipality are Raasiku Rural Municipality (6.9 km), Kuusalu Rural Municipality (10 km), Jõelähtme Rural Municipality (12 km), Maardu City (21 km), Kose Rural Municipality (23 km).
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