Raasiku Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Raasiku Rural Municipality has a population of 5,392 (2026) across 158.9 km², or 33.9 people per km². It ranks 58 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2022 and 2026.
- 5,392 residents
- 158.9 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 49 m
Raasiku Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Raasiku Rural Municipality ranks No. 15 by population.
Average floor area of dwellings: 93.1 m² in Raasiku Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 68.5 m² in Harju County and 69.5 m² nationally.
Share of people aged 17 and under: 24.4% in Raasiku Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 19.3% in Harju County and 18.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 933 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average floor area of dwellings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,262 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Anija Rural Municipality, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maardu City (16,812 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Raasiku Rural Municipality over time
Raasiku Rural Municipality had 5,114 residents in 2022 and 5,392 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,114 |
| 2023 | 5,284 |
| 2024 | 5,345 |
| 2025 | 5,352 |
| 2026 | 5,392 |
All indicators for Raasiku 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 | Raasiku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.8% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 65 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 24.4% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 9 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 11 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 21 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Raasiku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 20.9% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 39 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 17.9% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 13 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 58.8% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 23 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 93.1 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 8 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.7 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 14 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Raasiku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 42.4% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 40 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Raasiku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,844 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 12 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,593 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 15 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 557 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 54 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103.3 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 29 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 194.0 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 26 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.2 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 19 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Raasiku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.6% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 42 of 75 |
Business sectors: Raasiku Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.7% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Transport and storage7.0% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.7% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Raasiku Rural Municipality
Where is Raasiku Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Raasiku Rural Municipality?
Raasiku Rural Municipality has 5,392 residents (2026), ranking 58 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Raasiku Rural Municipality?
Raasiku Rural Municipality covers 158.9 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Raasiku Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Raasiku Rural Municipality went from 5,114 to 5,392, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Raasiku Rural Municipality?
Raasiku Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.367, longitude 25.183.
Average floor area of dwellings: what is the figure for Raasiku Rural Municipality?
In Raasiku Rural Municipality, “Average floor area of dwellings” stands at 93.1 m² (2021), ranking 8 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 78.4 m².
Share of people aged 17 and under: what is the figure for Raasiku Rural Municipality?
In Raasiku Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 17 and under” stands at 24.4% (2026), ranking 9 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 18.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Raasiku Rural Municipality?
In Raasiku Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 933 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Raasiku Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Raasiku Rural Municipality are Anija Rural Municipality (6.9 km), Jõelähtme Rural Municipality (9.7 km), Maardu City (16 km), Kuusalu Rural Municipality (17 km), Rae Rural Municipality (17 km).
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