Saku Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Saku Rural Municipality has a population of 12,155 (2026) across 169.9 km², or 71.5 people per km². It ranks 26 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2022 and 2026.
- 12,155 residents
- 169.9 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 49 m
Saku Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Saku Rural Municipality ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of people aged 17 and under: 25.5% in Saku Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 19.3% in Harju County and 18.7% nationally.
Average monthly gross wage: 2,073 € in Saku Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 2,285 € in Harju County and 1,999 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 940 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 17 and under”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly gross wage”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of dwellings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,803 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saue Rural Municipality (26,170 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,760 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Saku Rural Municipality over time
Saku Rural Municipality had 11,002 residents in 2022 and 12,155 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 11,002 |
| 2023 | 11,510 |
| 2024 | 11,832 |
| 2025 | 11,986 |
| 2026 | 12,155 |
All indicators for Saku 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 | Saku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.1% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 70 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 25.5% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 4 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 6 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 13 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.4% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 54 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 29.2% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 9 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 58.3% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 24 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 96.4 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 6 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.7 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 10 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 56.3% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 26 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 2,073 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 5 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,811 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 5 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,542 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 12 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126.9 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 10 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 233.1 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 9 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.8 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 15 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saku Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 66 of 75 |
Business sectors: Saku 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 technical16.2% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×1.1
- Construction14.7% ×1.4
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Real estate7.0% ×1.0
- Transport and storage6.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Saku Rural Municipality
Where is Saku Rural Municipality?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saku Rural Municipality?
Saku Rural Municipality has 12,155 residents (2026), ranking 26 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Saku Rural Municipality?
Saku Rural Municipality covers 169.9 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Saku Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Saku Rural Municipality went from 11,002 to 12,155, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Saku Rural Municipality?
Saku Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.300, longitude 24.667.
Share of people aged 17 and under: what is the figure for Saku Rural Municipality?
In Saku Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 17 and under” stands at 25.5% (2026), ranking 4 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 18.1%.
Average monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Saku Rural Municipality?
In Saku Rural Municipality, “Average monthly gross wage” stands at 2,073 € (2025), ranking 5 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 1,676 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saku Rural Municipality?
In Saku Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 940 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saku Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Saku Rural Municipality are Saue Rural Municipality (6.7 km), Kiili Rural Municipality (9.5 km), Rae Rural Municipality (16 km), Kohila Rural Municipality (16 km), Tallinn (16 km).
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