Kuusalu Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Kuusalu Rural Municipality has a population of 6,463 (2026) across 709.4 km², or 9.1 people per km². It ranks 48 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2022 and 2026.
- 6,463 residents
- 709.4 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 48 m
Kuusalu Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Kuusalu Rural Municipality ranks No. 13 by population.
Dwellings built before 1946: 54.9% in Kuusalu Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 11.2% in Harju County and 14.6% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.1 ‰ in Kuusalu Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 29.0 ‰ in Harju County and 19.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 921 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harju County for “Dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 99,356 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Anija Rural Municipality, 10.5 km away.
Population of Kuusalu Rural Municipality over time
Kuusalu Rural Municipality had 6,242 residents in 2022 and 6,463 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,242 |
| 2023 | 6,380 |
| 2024 | 6,459 |
| 2025 | 6,391 |
| 2026 | 6,463 |
All indicators for Kuusalu 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 | Kuusalu Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 44 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 19.6% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 22 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −8.7 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 39 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 7 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kuusalu Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 54.9% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 2 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 8.2% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 26 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 66.8% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 12 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 86.1 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 16 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 21 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kuusalu Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 36.4% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 50 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kuusalu Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,668 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 39 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,450 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 43 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 935 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 31 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 144.7 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 4 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 307.9 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 3 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.1 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 2 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kuusalu Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 45 of 75 |
Business sectors: Kuusalu 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 technical17.5% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication11.9% ×1.3
- Construction10.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.1% ×1.6
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Kuusalu Rural Municipality
Where is Kuusalu Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kuusalu Rural Municipality?
Kuusalu Rural Municipality has 6,463 residents (2026), ranking 48 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Kuusalu Rural Municipality?
Kuusalu Rural Municipality covers 709.4 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Kuusalu Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Kuusalu Rural Municipality went from 6,242 to 6,463, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Kuusalu Rural Municipality?
Kuusalu Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.444, longitude 25.441.
Dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Kuusalu Rural Municipality?
In Kuusalu Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built before 1946” stands at 54.9% (2021), ranking 2 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 22.3%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kuusalu Rural Municipality?
In Kuusalu Rural Municipality, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 2 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 11.4 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kuusalu Rural Municipality?
In Kuusalu Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 921 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kuusalu Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Kuusalu Rural Municipality are Anija Rural Municipality (10 km), Raasiku Rural Municipality (17 km), Jõelähtme Rural Municipality (17 km), Loksa City (22 km), Maardu City (27 km).
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