Viimsi Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Viimsi Rural Municipality has a population of 23,418 (2026) across 73.3 km², or 319 people per km². It ranks 9 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 23,418 residents
- 73.3 km²
- 319 people/km²
- 24 m
Viimsi Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Viimsi Rural Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Dwellings built after 2000: 61.7% in Viimsi Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 22.7% in Harju County and 15.0% nationally.
Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants: 268.8 ‰ in Viimsi Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 297.1 ‰ in Harju County and 229.8 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 943 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,273 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Maardu City, 10.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tallinn (452,563 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,772 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Viimsi Rural Municipality over time
Viimsi Rural Municipality had 21,872 residents in 2022 and 23,418 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 21,872 |
| 2023 | 22,472 |
| 2024 | 23,018 |
| 2025 | 23,228 |
| 2026 | 23,418 |
All indicators for Viimsi 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 | Viimsi Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.4% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 67 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 24.0% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 11 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.7 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 13 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 16 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viimsi Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 3.8% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 71 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 61.7% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 2 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 49.2% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 40 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 115.2 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 2 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59.9 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 7 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Viimsi Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 68.3% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 11 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viimsi Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,906 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 8 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,624 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 10 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 3,111 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 6 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 132.8 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 7 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 268.8 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 4 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.8 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 8 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viimsi Rural Municipality | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.3% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 51 of 75 |
Business sectors: Viimsi 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 technical20.6% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.1
- Construction8.7% ×0.8
- Real estate8.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Viimsi Rural Municipality
Where is Viimsi Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viimsi Rural Municipality?
Viimsi Rural Municipality has 23,418 residents (2026), ranking 9 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Viimsi Rural Municipality?
Viimsi Rural Municipality covers 73.3 km², with a density of 319 people per km².
Is the population of Viimsi Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Viimsi Rural Municipality went from 21,872 to 23,418, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Viimsi Rural Municipality?
Viimsi Rural Municipality is in Harju County. Latitude 59.533, longitude 24.850.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Viimsi Rural Municipality?
In Viimsi Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 61.7% (2021), ranking 2 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viimsi Rural Municipality?
In Viimsi Rural Municipality, “Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 268.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 4 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 174.5 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Viimsi Rural Municipality?
In Viimsi Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 943 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Viimsi Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Viimsi Rural Municipality are Maardu City (10 km), Tallinn (12 km), Rae Rural Municipality (17 km), Jõelähtme Rural Municipality (18 km), Harku Rural Municipality (20 km).
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