Loksa City: population and statistics
Loksa City has a population of 2,459 (2026) across 3.8 km², or 645 people per km². It ranks 74 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2022 and 2026.
- 2,459 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 645 people/km²
- 11 m
Loksa City in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Loksa City ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 35.3% in Loksa City, compared with an average of 18.4% in Harju County and 21.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 935 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harju County for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Harju County for “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median monthly gross wage”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 534 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.6 times the national average.
Population of Loksa City over time
Loksa City had 2,615 residents in 2022 and 2,459 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,615 |
| 2023 | 2,603 |
| 2024 | 2,536 |
| 2025 | 2,492 |
| 2026 | 2,459 |
All indicators for Loksa 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 | Loksa City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 35.3% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 1 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 11.2% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 75 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −20.6 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 73 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 19 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Loksa City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.6% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 58 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.9% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 15.5% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 70 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 56.5 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 72 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.8 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 68 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Loksa City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 73.8% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 9 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Loksa City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,351 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 74 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,145 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 74 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 106 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 76 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.1 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 74 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.4 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 75 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.9 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 75 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Loksa City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 7.6% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 6 of 75 |
Business sectors: Loksa City
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing17.9% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade17.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities14.2% ×2.6
- Construction9.4% ×0.9
- Transport and storage6.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Loksa City
Where is Loksa City?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loksa City?
Loksa City has 2,459 residents (2026), ranking 74 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Loksa City?
Loksa City covers 3.8 km², with a density of 645 people per km².
Is the population of Loksa City growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Loksa City went from 2,615 to 2,459, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Loksa City?
Loksa City is in Harju County. Latitude 59.578, longitude 25.717.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Loksa City?
In Loksa City, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 35.3% (2026), ranking 1 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 24.9%.
Median monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Loksa City?
In Loksa City, “Median monthly gross wage” stands at 1,145 € (2025), ranking 74 of 74 municipalities; the national median is 1,464 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Loksa City?
In Loksa City, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 935 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Loksa City?
The nearest to Loksa City are Kuusalu Rural Municipality (22 km), Anija Rural Municipality (32 km), Kadrina Rural Municipality (35 km), Haljala Rural Municipality (35 km), Jõelähtme Rural Municipality (36 km).