Jõelähtme Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Jõelähtme Rural Municipality has a population of 8,007 (2026) across 211.4 km², or 37.9 people per km². It ranks 38 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.9% between 2022 and 2026.
- 8,007 residents
- 211.4 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 33 m
Jõelähtme Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Jõelähtme Rural Municipality ranks No. 10 by population.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: 95.0 ‰ in Jõelähtme Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 35.2 ‰ in Harju County and 25.1 ‰ nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 37.1 ‰ in Jõelähtme Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −1.6 ‰ in Harju County and −2.0 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 939 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harju County for “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,609 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maardu City (16,812 residents), 9.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Jõelähtme Rural Municipality over time
Jõelähtme Rural Municipality had 6,969 residents in 2022 and 8,007 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,969 |
| 2023 | 7,305 |
| 2024 | 7,552 |
| 2025 | 7,734 |
| 2026 | 8,007 |
All indicators for Jõelähtme 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 | Jõelähtme Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.0% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 64 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 22.8% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 14 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.6 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 12 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.1 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 3 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jõelähtme Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.7% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 48 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 25.5% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 10 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 50.2% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 38 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 92.5 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 11 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95.0 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 1 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jõelähtme Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 59.9% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 24 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jõelähtme Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,879 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 10 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,595 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 13 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 957 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 30 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119.5 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 16 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 224.6 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 13 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.9 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 7 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jõelähtme Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.1% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 25 of 75 |
Business sectors: Jõelähtme Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.8% ×0.9
- Construction13.7% ×1.3
- Manufacturing11.3% ×1.8
- Transport and storage8.4% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.4
- Real estate7.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Jõelähtme Rural Municipality
Where is Jõelähtme Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jõelähtme Rural Municipality?
Jõelähtme Rural Municipality has 8,007 residents (2026), ranking 38 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Jõelähtme Rural Municipality?
Jõelähtme Rural Municipality covers 211.4 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Jõelähtme Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Jõelähtme Rural Municipality went from 6,969 to 8,007, a change of +14.9%.
Where is Jõelähtme Rural Municipality?
Jõelähtme Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.450, longitude 25.133.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jõelähtme Rural Municipality?
In Jõelähtme Rural Municipality, “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 95.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1 of 71 municipalities; the national median is 8.8 ‰.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jõelähtme Rural Municipality?
In Jõelähtme Rural Municipality, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −0.5 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jõelähtme Rural Municipality?
In Jõelähtme Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 939 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jõelähtme Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Jõelähtme Rural Municipality are Maardu City (9.2 km), Raasiku Rural Municipality (9.7 km), Anija Rural Municipality (12 km), Rae Rural Municipality (16 km), Kuusalu Rural Municipality (17 km).
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