Jõhvi Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Jõhvi Rural Municipality has a population of 16,052 (2026) across 389.7 km², or 41.2 people per km². It ranks 13 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2022 and 2026.
- 16,052 residents
- 389.7 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 56 m
Jõhvi Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Ida-Viru County, Jõhvi Rural Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Dwellings with central heating: 76.9% in Jõhvi Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 89.0% in Ida-Viru County and 68.4% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.5 ‰ in Jõhvi Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 6.4 ‰ in Ida-Viru County and 19.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 937 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Share of people aged 17 and under”.
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 54,578 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kohtla-Järve City (32,368 residents), 8.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,748 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Jõhvi Rural Municipality over time
Jõhvi Rural Municipality had 16,282 residents in 2022 and 16,052 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,282 |
| 2023 | 16,661 |
| 2024 | 16,659 |
| 2025 | 16,374 |
| 2026 | 16,052 |
All indicators for Jõhvi 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 | Jõhvi Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 29.7% | 24.9% | ranked 23 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 16.1% | 14.8% | 18.1% | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −9.0 ‰ | −12.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 40 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −10.2 ‰ | −4.8 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 67 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jõhvi Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.0% | 4.3% | 22.3% | ranked 63 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 4.1% | 1.8% | 4.5% | ranked 40 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 28.7% | 11.2% | 50.2% | ranked 62 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 65.2 m² | 54.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 62 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 2.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 41 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jõhvi Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 76.9% | 89.0% | 45.2% | ranked 7 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jõhvi Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,646 € | 1,641 € | 1,676 € | ranked 45 of 75 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,254 | 6,760 | 159,827 | ranked 20 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78.1 ‰ | 52.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 65 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.5 ‰ | 98.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 66 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 68 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jõhvi Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 6.8% | 9.2% | 4.7% | ranked 10 of 75 |
Business sectors: Jõhvi 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 trade17.1% ×1.2
- Construction12.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.8
- Transport and storage8.9% ×1.5
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.5% ×1.0
- Real estate6.5% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Jõhvi Rural Municipality
Where is Jõhvi Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jõhvi Rural Municipality?
Jõhvi Rural Municipality has 16,052 residents (2026), ranking 13 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Jõhvi Rural Municipality?
Jõhvi Rural Municipality covers 389.7 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Jõhvi Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Jõhvi Rural Municipality went from 16,282 to 16,052, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Jõhvi Rural Municipality?
Jõhvi Rural Municipality is in Ida-Viru County. Latitude 59.367, longitude 27.417.
Dwellings with central heating: what is the figure for Jõhvi Rural Municipality?
In Jõhvi Rural Municipality, “Dwellings with central heating” stands at 76.9% (2021), ranking 7 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jõhvi Rural Municipality?
In Jõhvi Rural Municipality, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 68 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 11.4 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jõhvi Rural Municipality?
In Jõhvi Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 937 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jõhvi Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Jõhvi Rural Municipality are Kohtla-Järve City (8.4 km), Alutaguse Rural Municipality (15 km), Sillamäe City (20 km), Lüganuse Rural Municipality (22 km), Narva-Jõesuu City (38 km).
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