Alutaguse Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Alutaguse Rural Municipality has a population of 3,909 (2026) across 1,458.9 km², or 2.7 people per km². It ranks 71 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2022 and 2026.
- 3,909 residents
- 1,458.9 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 79 m
Alutaguse Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse Rural Municipality ranks No. 7 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −12.6 ‰ in Alutaguse Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −4.8 ‰ in Ida-Viru County and −2.0 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 41.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 923 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Median monthly gross wage”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 204,324 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times lower than the national average.
Population of Alutaguse Rural Municipality over time
Alutaguse Rural Municipality had 4,167 residents in 2022 and 3,909 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,167 |
| 2023 | 4,176 |
| 2024 | 4,077 |
| 2025 | 4,014 |
| 2026 | 3,909 |
All indicators for Alutaguse 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 | Alutaguse Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.0% | 29.7% | 24.9% | ranked 18 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 15.2% | 14.8% | 18.1% | ranked 62 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −14.1 ‰ | −12.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 64 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −12.6 ‰ | −4.8 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 73 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alutaguse Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 29.5% | 4.3% | 22.3% | ranked 21 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 6.5% | 1.8% | 4.5% | ranked 31 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 70.6% | 11.2% | 50.2% | ranked 7 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 80.4 m² | 54.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 30 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 2.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 28 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alutaguse Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 21.7% | 89.0% | 45.2% | ranked 71 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alutaguse Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 2,106 € | 1,641 € | 1,676 € | ranked 4 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,915 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 2 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 410 | 6,760 | 159,827 | ranked 66 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104.9 ‰ | 52.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 28 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 183.7 ‰ | 98.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 33 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.2 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 65 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alutaguse Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 6.0% | 9.2% | 4.7% | ranked 13 of 75 |
Business sectors: Alutaguse Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing41.2% ×6.4
- Wholesale and retail trade9.3% ×0.6
- Construction8.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Alutaguse Rural Municipality
Where is Alutaguse Rural Municipality?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alutaguse Rural Municipality?
Alutaguse Rural Municipality has 3,909 residents (2026), ranking 71 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Alutaguse Rural Municipality?
Alutaguse Rural Municipality covers 1,458.9 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Alutaguse Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Alutaguse Rural Municipality went from 4,167 to 3,909, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Alutaguse Rural Municipality?
Alutaguse Rural Municipality is in Ida-Viru County. Latitude 59.233, longitude 27.450.
Median monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Alutaguse Rural Municipality?
In Alutaguse Rural Municipality, “Median monthly gross wage” stands at 1,915 € (2025), ranking 2 of 74 municipalities; the national median is 1,464 €.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alutaguse Rural Municipality?
In Alutaguse Rural Municipality, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −12.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 73 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −0.5 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alutaguse Rural Municipality?
In Alutaguse Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 923 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alutaguse Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Alutaguse Rural Municipality are Jõhvi Rural Municipality (15 km), Kohtla-Järve City (21 km), Sillamäe City (26 km), Lüganuse Rural Municipality (29 km), Narva-Jõesuu City (42 km).
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