Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality has a population of 13,754 (2026) across 646.0 km², or 21.3 people per km². It ranks 18 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2022 and 2026.
- 13,754 residents
- 646.0 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 25 m
Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality ranks No. 7 by population.
Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64: 6.6% in Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 5.2% in Harju County and 5.4% nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 80.2 ‰ in Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 145.8 ‰ in Harju County and 117.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 14.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 967 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 90,478 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Keila City, 10.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saue Rural Municipality (26,170 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,868 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality over time
Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality had 12,997 residents in 2022 and 13,754 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,997 |
| 2023 | 13,462 |
| 2024 | 13,837 |
| 2025 | 13,864 |
| 2026 | 13,754 |
All indicators for Lääne-Harju 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 | Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 54 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 18.3% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 35 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −9.0 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 40 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 32 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.5% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 49 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 7.8% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 28 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 35.4% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 55 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 70.5 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 55 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 22 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 63.5% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 17 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,787 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 19 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,534 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 25 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,103 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 25 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80.2 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 63 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 162.0 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 49 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.0 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 22 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 6.6% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 11 of 75 |
Business sectors: Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction14.1% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Transport and storage7.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality?
Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality has 13,754 residents (2026), ranking 18 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality?
Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality covers 646.0 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality went from 12,997 to 13,754, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality?
Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.317, longitude 24.200.
Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64: what is the figure for Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality?
In Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality, “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64” stands at 6.6% (2025), ranking 11 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.7%.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality?
In Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 80.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 63 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 97.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality?
In Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 967 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality are Keila City (11 km), Saue Rural Municipality (23 km), Harku Rural Municipality (24 km), Saku Rural Municipality (27 km), Tallinn (34 km).
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