Mustvee Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Mustvee Rural Municipality has a population of 4,712 (2026) across 615.7 km², or 7.7 people per km². It ranks 63 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2022 and 2026.
- 4,712 residents
- 615.7 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 38 m
Mustvee Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Jõgeva County, Mustvee Rural Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of people aged 17 and under: 13.1% in Mustvee Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 17.1% in Jõgeva County and 18.7% nationally.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): 78.7% in Mustvee Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 51.2% in Jõgeva County and 27.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 35.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 913 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 17 and under”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 86,237 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jõgeva Rural Municipality (12,641 residents), 34 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mustvee Rural Municipality over time
Mustvee Rural Municipality had 4,982 residents in 2022 and 4,712 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,982 |
| 2023 | 4,952 |
| 2024 | 4,920 |
| 2025 | 4,805 |
| 2026 | 4,712 |
All indicators for Mustvee 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 | Mustvee Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.6% | 26.9% | 24.9% | ranked 5 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 13.1% | 17.1% | 18.1% | ranked 74 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −18.9 ‰ | −12.0 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 72 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.6 ‰ | −7.9 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 39 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mustvee Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 40.2% | 28.6% | 22.3% | ranked 11 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 3.5% | 1.7% | 4.5% | ranked 41 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 78.7% | 51.2% | 50.2% | ranked 2 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 81.8 m² | 76.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 27 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 63 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mustvee Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 16.0% | 41.2% | 45.2% | ranked 74 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mustvee Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,445 € | 1,629 € | 1,676 € | ranked 71 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,200 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 72 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 532 | 2,461 | 159,827 | ranked 57 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112.9 ‰ | 92.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 22 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 195.5 ‰ | 163.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 25 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 41 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mustvee Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 4.7% | ranked 12 of 75 |
Business sectors: Mustvee 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 fishing35.0% ×5.4
- Construction12.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing11.8% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.5% ×1.0
- Transport and storage4.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.3% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Mustvee Rural Municipality
Where is Mustvee Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Jõgeva Rural Municipality34 km · 12,641
- Peipsiääre Rural Municipality37 km · 4,935
- Tartu Rural Municipality48 km · 13,671
- Väike-Maarja Rural Municipality51 km · 5,573
- Alutaguse Rural Municipality51 km · 3,909
- Tartu City54 km · 99,900
- Luunja Rural Municipality56 km · 6,049
- Vinni Rural Municipality58 km · 6,689
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mustvee Rural Municipality?
Mustvee Rural Municipality has 4,712 residents (2026), ranking 63 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Mustvee Rural Municipality?
Mustvee Rural Municipality covers 615.7 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Mustvee Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Mustvee Rural Municipality went from 4,982 to 4,712, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Mustvee Rural Municipality?
Mustvee Rural Municipality is in Jõgeva County. Latitude 58.850, longitude 26.950.
Share of people aged 17 and under: what is the figure for Mustvee Rural Municipality?
In Mustvee Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 17 and under” stands at 13.1% (2026), ranking 74 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 18.1%.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): what is the figure for Mustvee Rural Municipality?
In Mustvee Rural Municipality, “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)” stands at 78.7% (2021), ranking 2 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 50.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mustvee Rural Municipality?
In Mustvee Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 913 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mustvee Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Mustvee Rural Municipality are Jõgeva Rural Municipality (34 km), Peipsiääre Rural Municipality (37 km), Tartu Rural Municipality (48 km), Väike-Maarja Rural Municipality (51 km), Alutaguse Rural Municipality (51 km).
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