Keila City: population and statistics
Keila City has a population of 10,986 (2026) across 11.2 km², or 979 people per km². It ranks 29 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2022 and 2026.
- 10,986 residents
- 11.2 km²
- 979 people/km²
- 46 m
Keila City in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Keila City ranks No. 9 by population.
Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64: 3.7% in Keila City, compared with an average of 5.2% in Harju County and 5.4% nationally.
Dwellings built before 1946: 6.3% in Keila City, compared with an average of 11.2% in Harju County and 14.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 967 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built before 1946”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,571 football pitches.
- Its population density is 31.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality, 10.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saue Rural Municipality (26,170 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Keila City over time
Keila City had 10,499 residents in 2022 and 10,986 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,499 |
| 2023 | 10,905 |
| 2024 | 10,964 |
| 2025 | 11,024 |
| 2026 | 10,986 |
All indicators for Keila City
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 | Keila City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 22.1% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 17 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −10.3 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 45 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 19 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Keila City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 6.3% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 68 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 14.8% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 15 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 28.2% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 63 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 72.1 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 54 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.8 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 13 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Keila City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 75.8% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 8 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Keila City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,843 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 13 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,553 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 21 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 918 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 33 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83.6 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 59 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 165.2 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 46 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.9 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 31 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Keila City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 3.7% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 70 of 75 |
Business sectors: Keila City
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.0
- Construction14.1% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.4
- Other service activities7.5% ×1.4
- Transport and storage6.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.2
- Real estate6.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Keila City
Where is Keila City?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Keila City?
Keila City has 10,986 residents (2026), ranking 29 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Keila City?
Keila City covers 11.2 km², with a density of 979 people per km².
Is the population of Keila City growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Keila City went from 10,499 to 10,986, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Keila City?
Keila City is in Harju County. Latitude 59.311, longitude 24.387.
Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64: what is the figure for Keila City?
In Keila City, “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64” stands at 3.7% (2025), ranking 70 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.7%.
Dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Keila City?
In Keila City, “Dwellings built before 1946” stands at 6.3% (2021), ranking 68 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 22.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Keila City?
In Keila City, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 967 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Keila City?
The nearest to Keila City are Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality (11 km), Saue Rural Municipality (13 km), Saku Rural Municipality (16 km), Harku Rural Municipality (16 km), Tallinn (25 km).