Jõgeva Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Jõgeva Rural Municipality has a population of 12,641 (2026) across 1,039.7 km², or 12.2 people per km². It ranks 24 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 12,641 residents
- 1,039.7 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 76 m
Jõgeva Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Jõgeva County, Jõgeva Rural Municipality ranks No. 1 by population.
Dwellings built after 2000: 1.2% in Jõgeva Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 1.7% in Jõgeva County and 15.0% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −8.2 ‰ in Jõgeva Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −7.9 ‰ in Jõgeva County and −2.0 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 935 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 145,611 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Põltsamaa Rural Municipality, 27.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tartu City (99,900 residents), 46 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,740 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Jõgeva Rural Municipality over time
Jõgeva Rural Municipality had 13,185 residents in 2022 and 12,641 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 13,185 |
| 2023 | 13,122 |
| 2024 | 12,969 |
| 2025 | 12,849 |
| 2026 | 12,641 |
All indicators for Jõgeva 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 | Jõgeva Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.1% | 26.9% | 24.9% | ranked 37 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 18.1% | 17.1% | 18.1% | ranked 37 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −9.7 ‰ | −12.0 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 43 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −8.2 ‰ | −7.9 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 64 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jõgeva Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 26.4% | 28.6% | 22.3% | ranked 30 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% | ranked 69 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 42.9% | 51.2% | 50.2% | ranked 53 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 74.9 m² | 76.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 51 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 65 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jõgeva Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 50.7% | 41.2% | 45.2% | ranked 30 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jõgeva Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,708 € | 1,629 € | 1,676 € | ranked 32 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,501 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 31 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,089 | 2,461 | 159,827 | ranked 26 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86.1 ‰ | 92.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 56 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.6 ‰ | 163.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 60 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.3 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 54 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jõgeva Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.2% | 5.4% | 4.7% | ranked 22 of 75 |
Business sectors: Jõgeva 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 fishing24.6% ×3.8
- Construction15.5% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.5
- Other service activities7.2% ×1.3
- Transport and storage5.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Jõgeva Rural Municipality
Where is Jõgeva Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jõgeva Rural Municipality?
Jõgeva Rural Municipality has 12,641 residents (2026), ranking 24 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Jõgeva Rural Municipality?
Jõgeva Rural Municipality covers 1,039.7 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Jõgeva Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Jõgeva Rural Municipality went from 13,185 to 12,641, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Jõgeva Rural Municipality?
Jõgeva Rural Municipality is in Jõgeva County. Latitude 58.750, longitude 26.400.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Jõgeva Rural Municipality?
In Jõgeva Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 1.2% (2021), ranking 69 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jõgeva Rural Municipality?
In Jõgeva Rural Municipality, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −8.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 64 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −0.5 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jõgeva Rural Municipality?
In Jõgeva Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 935 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jõgeva Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Jõgeva Rural Municipality are Põltsamaa Rural Municipality (27 km), Mustvee Rural Municipality (34 km), Tartu Rural Municipality (42 km), Väike-Maarja Rural Municipality (43 km), Järva Rural Municipality (43 km).
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