Lüganuse Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Lüganuse Rural Municipality has a population of 8,008 (2026) across 598.6 km², or 13.4 people per km². It ranks 37 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2022 and 2026.
- 8,008 residents
- 598.6 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 42 m
Lüganuse Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Ida-Viru County, Lüganuse Rural Municipality ranks No. 5 by population.
Dwellings built after 2000: 0.7% in Lüganuse Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 1.8% in Ida-Viru County and 15.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 32.6% in Lüganuse Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 29.7% in Ida-Viru County and 21.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.0% 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 “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 83,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
Population of Lüganuse Rural Municipality over time
Lüganuse Rural Municipality had 8,223 residents in 2022 and 8,008 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,223 |
| 2023 | 8,250 |
| 2024 | 8,111 |
| 2025 | 8,042 |
| 2026 | 8,008 |
All indicators for Lüganuse 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 | Lüganuse Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.6% | 29.7% | 24.9% | ranked 4 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 13.9% | 14.8% | 18.1% | ranked 71 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −17.3 ‰ | −12.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 67 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | −4.8 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 10 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lüganuse Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.8% | 4.3% | 22.3% | ranked 46 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 4.5% | ranked 73 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 32.5% | 11.2% | 50.2% | ranked 58 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 62.4 m² | 54.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 66 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 ‰ | 2.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 64 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lüganuse Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 61.9% | 89.0% | 45.2% | ranked 20 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lüganuse Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,535 € | 1,641 € | 1,676 € | ranked 65 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,326 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 64 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 466 | 6,760 | 159,827 | ranked 64 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58.2 ‰ | 52.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 71 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.1 ‰ | 98.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 70 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.2 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 55 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lüganuse Rural Municipality | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 8.1% | 9.2% | 4.7% | ranked 5 of 75 |
Business sectors: Lüganuse 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 fishing18.0% ×2.8
- Construction16.3% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade12.0% ×0.8
- Transport and storage10.3% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.4
- Other service activities5.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Lüganuse Rural Municipality
Where is Lüganuse Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lüganuse Rural Municipality?
Lüganuse Rural Municipality has 8,008 residents (2026), ranking 37 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Lüganuse Rural Municipality?
Lüganuse Rural Municipality covers 598.6 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Lüganuse Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Lüganuse Rural Municipality went from 8,223 to 8,008, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Lüganuse Rural Municipality?
Lüganuse Rural Municipality is in Ida-Viru County. Latitude 59.383, longitude 27.033.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Lüganuse Rural Municipality?
In Lüganuse Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 0.7% (2021), ranking 73 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lüganuse Rural Municipality?
In Lüganuse Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 32.6% (2026), ranking 4 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 24.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lüganuse Rural Municipality?
In Lüganuse Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 937 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lüganuse Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Lüganuse Rural Municipality are Kohtla-Järve City (14 km), Viru-Nigula Rural Municipality (21 km), Jõhvi Rural Municipality (22 km), Alutaguse Rural Municipality (29 km), Vinni Rural Municipality (35 km).
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