Kose Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Kose Rural Municipality has a population of 7,891 (2026) across 532.8 km², or 14.8 people per km². It ranks 39 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2022 and 2026.
- 7,891 residents
- 532.8 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 62 m
Kose Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Kose Rural Municipality ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of people aged 17 and under: 23.9% in Kose Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 19.3% in Harju County and 18.7% nationally.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.0 ‰ in Kose Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 35.2 ‰ in Harju County and 25.1 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 922 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harju County for “Elevation”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 74,620 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Raasiku Rural Municipality, 20.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rae Rural Municipality (25,835 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,688 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kose Rural Municipality over time
Kose Rural Municipality had 7,451 residents in 2022 and 7,891 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,451 |
| 2023 | 7,754 |
| 2024 | 7,839 |
| 2025 | 7,900 |
| 2026 | 7,891 |
All indicators for Kose 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 | Kose Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.7% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 62 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 23.9% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 12 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.1 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 25 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 24 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kose Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 28.2% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 25 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 10.3% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 22 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 48.8% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 41 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 83.7 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 23 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.0 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 16 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kose Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 46.5% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 35 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kose Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,688 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 34 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,500 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 32 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 764 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 41 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96.8 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 40 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 177.4 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 36 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.8 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 33 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kose 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: Kose Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction15.7% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade12.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.0% ×1.7
- Manufacturing10.9% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.2
- Real estate5.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Kose Rural Municipality
Where is Kose Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Raasiku Rural Municipality20 km · 5,392
- Kiili Rural Municipality23 km · 7,360
- Kohila Rural Municipality23 km · 7,844
- Anija Rural Municipality23 km · 6,365
- Rae Rural Municipality28 km · 25,835
- Rapla Rural Municipality29 km · 13,373
- Jõelähtme Rural Municipality30 km · 8,007
- Saku Rural Municipality31 km · 12,155
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kose Rural Municipality?
Kose Rural Municipality has 7,891 residents (2026), ranking 39 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Kose Rural Municipality?
Kose Rural Municipality covers 532.8 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Kose Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Kose Rural Municipality went from 7,451 to 7,891, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Kose Rural Municipality?
Kose Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.183, longitude 25.167.
Share of people aged 17 and under: what is the figure for Kose Rural Municipality?
In Kose Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 17 and under” stands at 23.9% (2026), ranking 12 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 18.1%.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kose Rural Municipality?
In Kose Rural Municipality, “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 16 of 71 municipalities; the national median is 8.8 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kose Rural Municipality?
In Kose Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 922 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kose Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Kose Rural Municipality are Raasiku Rural Municipality (20 km), Kiili Rural Municipality (23 km), Kohila Rural Municipality (23 km), Anija Rural Municipality (23 km), Rae Rural Municipality (28 km).
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