Rae Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Rae Rural Municipality has a population of 25,835 (2026) across 206.8 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 8 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2022 and 2026.
- 25,835 residents
- 206.8 km²
- 125 people/km²
- 46 m
Rae Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Rae Rural Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 8.2% in Rae Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 18.4% in Harju County and 21.4% nationally.
Dwellings built after 2000: 65.3% in Rae Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 22.7% in Harju County and 15.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 954 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harju County for “Share of people aged 17 and under”.
- Number 1 in Harju County for “Dwellings built after 2000”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly gross wage”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,961 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times the national average.
Population of Rae Rural Municipality over time
Rae Rural Municipality had 22,901 residents in 2022 and 25,835 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 22,901 |
| 2023 | 24,276 |
| 2024 | 24,902 |
| 2025 | 25,399 |
| 2026 | 25,835 |
All indicators for Rae 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 | Rae Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 8.2% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 75 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 29.5% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 1 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 2 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 12 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rae Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.2% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 65 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 65.3% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 1 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 34.9% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 100.1 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 4 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68.3 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 5 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rae Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 66.7% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 13 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rae Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 2,191 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 3 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,905 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 3 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 3,570 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 4 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138.2 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 6 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 255.9 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 5 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.2 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 3 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rae Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 3.7% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 70 of 75 |
Business sectors: Rae Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical16.6% ×1.1
- Construction11.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.3
- Real estate7.5% ×1.1
- Transport and storage6.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Rae Rural Municipality
Where is Rae Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rae Rural Municipality?
Rae Rural Municipality has 25,835 residents (2026), ranking 8 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Rae Rural Municipality?
Rae Rural Municipality covers 206.8 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Rae Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Rae Rural Municipality went from 22,901 to 25,835, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Rae Rural Municipality?
Rae Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.386, longitude 24.883.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rae Rural Municipality?
In Rae Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 8.2% (2026), ranking 75 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 24.9%.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Rae Rural Municipality?
In Rae Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 65.3% (2021), ranking 1 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rae Rural Municipality?
In Rae Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 954 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rae Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Rae Rural Municipality are Tallinn (9.7 km), Kiili Rural Municipality (9.9 km), Maardu City (10 km), Saku Rural Municipality (16 km), Jõelähtme Rural Municipality (16 km).
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