Harku Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Harku Rural Municipality has a population of 19,128 (2026) across 159.0 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 10 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.8% between 2022 and 2026.
- 19,128 residents
- 159.0 km²
- 120 people/km²
- 40 m
Harku Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Harku Rural Municipality ranks No. 5 by population.
Average floor area of dwellings: 108.5 m² in Harku Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 68.5 m² in Harju County and 69.5 m² nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 12.8% in Harku Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 18.4% in Harju County and 21.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 957 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average floor area of dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,273 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Saue Rural Municipality, 9.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tallinn (452,563 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Harku Rural Municipality over time
Harku Rural Municipality had 16,379 residents in 2022 and 19,128 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,379 |
| 2023 | 17,294 |
| 2024 | 18,176 |
| 2025 | 18,661 |
| 2026 | 19,128 |
All indicators for Harku 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 | Harku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 12.8% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 71 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 25.1% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 7 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 8 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 6 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Harku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.0% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 67 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 47.5% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 5 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 55.0% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 29 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 108.5 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 3 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81.0 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 4 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Harku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 55.5% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 27 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Harku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,845 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 11 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,638 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 9 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 2,385 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 9 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124.7 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 11 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 254.4 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 6 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.5 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 6 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Harku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.2% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 54 of 75 |
Business sectors: Harku Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.1% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×1.0
- Construction14.1% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.2
- Real estate6.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Harku Rural Municipality
Where is Harku Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Harku Rural Municipality?
Harku Rural Municipality has 19,128 residents (2026), ranking 10 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Harku Rural Municipality?
Harku Rural Municipality covers 159.0 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Harku Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Harku Rural Municipality went from 16,379 to 19,128, a change of +16.8%.
Where is Harku Rural Municipality?
Harku Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.433, longitude 24.550.
Average floor area of dwellings: what is the figure for Harku Rural Municipality?
In Harku Rural Municipality, “Average floor area of dwellings” stands at 108.5 m² (2021), ranking 3 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 78.4 m².
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Harku Rural Municipality?
In Harku Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 12.8% (2026), ranking 71 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 24.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Harku Rural Municipality?
In Harku Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 957 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Harku Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Harku Rural Municipality are Saue Rural Municipality (9.7 km), Tallinn (11 km), Saku Rural Municipality (16 km), Keila City (16 km), Rae Rural Municipality (20 km).
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