Türi Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Türi Rural Municipality has a population of 10,402 (2026) across 1,008.4 km², or 10.3 people per km². It ranks 32 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 10,402 residents
- 1,008.4 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 63 m
Türi Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Järva County, Türi Rural Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.9 ‰ in Türi Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 9.0 ‰ in Järva County and 19.5 ‰ nationally.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.3 ‰ in Türi Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 3.1 ‰ in Järva County and 25.1 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 933 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 141,232 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Paide City, 11.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Viljandi City (17,000 residents), 50 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Türi Rural Municipality over time
Türi Rural Municipality had 10,623 residents in 2022 and 10,402 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,623 |
| 2023 | 10,683 |
| 2024 | 10,648 |
| 2025 | 10,558 |
| 2026 | 10,402 |
All indicators for Türi 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 | Türi Rural Municipality | Järva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.0% | 25.9% | 24.9% | ranked 24 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 17.4% | 18.1% | 18.1% | ranked 48 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −11.2 ‰ | −9.5 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 50 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −4.0 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 52 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Türi Rural Municipality | Järva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 26.7% | 25.6% | 22.3% | ranked 29 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 4.5% | ranked 60 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 47.7% | 42.8% | 50.2% | ranked 45 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 75.7 m² | 73.4 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 48 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 3.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 60 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Türi Rural Municipality | Järva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 45.2% | 50.3% | 45.2% | ranked 38 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Türi Rural Municipality | Järva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,681 € | 1,738 € | 1,676 € | ranked 36 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,490 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 34 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 871 | 2,542 | 159,827 | ranked 34 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83.7 ‰ | 85.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 58 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 148.5 ‰ | 152.6 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 61 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.9 ‰ | 9.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 67 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Türi Rural Municipality | Järva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.5% | 5.3% | 4.7% | ranked 17 of 75 |
Business sectors: Türi 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 fishing18.9% ×2.9
- Construction14.1% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade11.0% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.2
- Transport and storage5.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Türi Rural Municipality
Where is Türi Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Paide City11 km · 10,420
- Põhja-Sakala Rural Municipality32 km · 7,407
- Kehtna Rural Municipality34 km · 5,328
- Põltsamaa Rural Municipality36 km · 9,173
- Järva Rural Municipality36 km · 8,751
- Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality38 km · 7,877
- Rapla Rural Municipality42 km · 13,373
- Kose Rural Municipality44 km · 7,891
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Türi Rural Municipality?
Türi Rural Municipality has 10,402 residents (2026), ranking 32 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Türi Rural Municipality?
Türi Rural Municipality covers 1,008.4 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Türi Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Türi Rural Municipality went from 10,623 to 10,402, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Türi Rural Municipality?
Türi Rural Municipality is in Järva County. Latitude 58.808, longitude 25.429.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Türi Rural Municipality?
In Türi Rural Municipality, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 67 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 11.4 ‰.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Türi Rural Municipality?
In Türi Rural Municipality, “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 60 of 71 municipalities; the national median is 8.8 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Türi Rural Municipality?
In Türi Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 933 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Türi Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Türi Rural Municipality are Paide City (11 km), Põhja-Sakala Rural Municipality (32 km), Kehtna Rural Municipality (34 km), Põltsamaa Rural Municipality (36 km), Järva Rural Municipality (36 km).
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