Saue Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Saue Rural Municipality has a population of 26,170 (2026) across 628.4 km², or 41.6 people per km². It ranks 7 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2022 and 2026.
- 26,170 residents
- 628.4 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 40 m
Saue Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Saue Rural Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of people aged 17 and under: 25.4% in Saue Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 19.3% in Harju County and 18.7% nationally.
Average monthly gross wage: 1,977 € in Saue Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 2,285 € in Harju County and 1,999 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 939 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 17 and under”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly gross wage”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 88,017 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Saku Rural Municipality, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tallinn (452,563 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Saue Rural Municipality over time
Saue Rural Municipality had 24,110 residents in 2022 and 26,170 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 24,110 |
| 2023 | 25,370 |
| 2024 | 26,079 |
| 2025 | 26,112 |
| 2026 | 26,170 |
All indicators for Saue 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 | Saue Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.5% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 68 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 25.4% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 5 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 10 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 34 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saue Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.5% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 59 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 31.3% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 8 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 45.7% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 48 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 89.9 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 12 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.9 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 12 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saue Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 65.6% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 14 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saue Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,977 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 6 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,758 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 7 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 2,830 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 7 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108.1 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 24 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 210.5 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 18 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.9 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 14 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saue Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.1% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 60 of 75 |
Business sectors: Saue 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 technical15.7% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.0
- Construction14.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.3
- Real estate6.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.6
- Transport and storage5.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Saue Rural Municipality
Where is Saue Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saue Rural Municipality?
Saue Rural Municipality has 26,170 residents (2026), ranking 7 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Saue Rural Municipality?
Saue Rural Municipality covers 628.4 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Saue Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Saue Rural Municipality went from 24,110 to 26,170, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Saue Rural Municipality?
Saue Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.350, longitude 24.600.
Share of people aged 17 and under: what is the figure for Saue Rural Municipality?
In Saue Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 17 and under” stands at 25.4% (2026), ranking 5 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 18.1%.
Average monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Saue Rural Municipality?
In Saue Rural Municipality, “Average monthly gross wage” stands at 1,977 € (2025), ranking 6 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 1,676 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saue Rural Municipality?
In Saue Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 939 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saue Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Saue Rural Municipality are Saku Rural Municipality (6.7 km), Harku Rural Municipality (9.7 km), Tallinn (13 km), Keila City (13 km), Kiili Rural Municipality (14 km).
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