Järva Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Järva Rural Municipality has a population of 8,751 (2026) across 1,222.8 km², or 7.2 people per km². It ranks 35 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2022 and 2026.
- 8,751 residents
- 1,222.8 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 103 m
Järva Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Järva County, Järva Rural Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Dwellings built after 2000: 1.4% in Järva Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 1.9% in Järva County and 15.0% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.3 ‰ in Järva Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 9.0 ‰ in Järva County and 19.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 29.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 939 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 171,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tapa Rural Municipality, 22.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rakvere City (15,345 residents), 45 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 Järva Rural Municipality over time
Järva Rural Municipality had 8,632 residents in 2022 and 8,751 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,632 |
| 2023 | 8,725 |
| 2024 | 8,747 |
| 2025 | 8,786 |
| 2026 | 8,751 |
All indicators for Järva 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 | Järva Rural Municipality | Järva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 25.9% | 24.9% | ranked 34 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 19.2% | 18.1% | 18.1% | ranked 24 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −12.0 ‰ | −9.5 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 56 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 17 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Järva Rural Municipality | Järva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 31.8% | 25.6% | 22.3% | ranked 18 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 4.5% | ranked 64 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 53.6% | 42.8% | 50.2% | ranked 35 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 79.6 m² | 73.4 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 32 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 55 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Järva Rural Municipality | Järva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 38.4% | 50.3% | 45.2% | ranked 46 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Järva Rural Municipality | Järva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,738 € | 1,738 € | 1,676 € | ranked 26 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,536 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 24 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 849 | 2,542 | 159,827 | ranked 36 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97.0 ‰ | 85.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 39 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 167.6 ‰ | 152.6 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 45 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.3 ‰ | 9.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 64 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Järva Rural Municipality | Järva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.7% | ranked 38 of 75 |
Business sectors: Järva 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 fishing29.0% ×4.5
- Construction11.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.3% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.6
- Transport and storage5.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities4.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Järva Rural Municipality
Where is Järva Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Järva Rural Municipality?
Järva Rural Municipality has 8,751 residents (2026), ranking 35 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Järva Rural Municipality?
Järva Rural Municipality covers 1,222.8 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Järva Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Järva Rural Municipality went from 8,632 to 8,751, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Järva Rural Municipality?
Järva Rural Municipality is in Järva County. Latitude 59.033, longitude 25.883.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Järva Rural Municipality?
In Järva Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 1.4% (2021), ranking 64 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Järva Rural Municipality?
In Järva Rural Municipality, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 64 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 11.4 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Järva Rural Municipality?
In Järva Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 939 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Järva Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Järva Rural Municipality are Tapa Rural Municipality (23 km), Väike-Maarja Rural Municipality (23 km), Paide City (25 km), Türi Rural Municipality (36 km), Kadrina Rural Municipality (38 km).
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