Põltsamaa Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Põltsamaa Rural Municipality has a population of 9,173 (2026) across 889.5 km², or 10.3 people per km². It ranks 34 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2022 and 2026.
- 9,173 residents
- 889.5 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 62 m
Põltsamaa Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Jõgeva County, Põltsamaa Rural Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −11.3 ‰ in Põltsamaa Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −7.9 ‰ in Jõgeva County and −2.0 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings built after 2000: 1.4% in Põltsamaa Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 1.7% in Jõgeva County and 15.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 937 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 124,587 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Jõgeva Rural Municipality, 27.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Viljandi City (17,000 residents), 38 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,748 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Põltsamaa Rural Municipality over time
Põltsamaa Rural Municipality had 9,690 residents in 2022 and 9,173 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,690 |
| 2023 | 9,665 |
| 2024 | 9,508 |
| 2025 | 9,377 |
| 2026 | 9,173 |
All indicators for Põltsamaa 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 | Põltsamaa Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.5% | 26.9% | 24.9% | ranked 21 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 17.8% | 17.1% | 18.1% | ranked 43 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −11.5 ‰ | −12.0 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 53 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −11.3 ‰ | −7.9 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 70 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Põltsamaa Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 25.6% | 28.6% | 22.3% | ranked 32 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 4.5% | ranked 64 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 48.5% | 51.2% | 50.2% | ranked 42 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 75.9 m² | 76.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 46 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 1.6 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 59 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Põltsamaa Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 41.0% | 41.2% | 45.2% | ranked 44 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Põltsamaa Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,614 € | 1,629 € | 1,676 € | ranked 48 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,457 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 39 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 840 | 2,461 | 159,827 | ranked 37 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91.6 ‰ | 92.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 46 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.5 ‰ | 163.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 48 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.1 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 50 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Põltsamaa Rural Municipality | Jõgeva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 4.7% | ranked 25 of 75 |
Business sectors: Põltsamaa 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 fishing26.0% ×4.0
- Construction15.4% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.5
- Other service activities4.6% ×0.8
- Real estate4.4% ×0.6
- Transport and storage4.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Põltsamaa Rural Municipality
Where is Põltsamaa Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Põltsamaa Rural Municipality?
Põltsamaa Rural Municipality has 9,173 residents (2026), ranking 34 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Põltsamaa Rural Municipality?
Põltsamaa Rural Municipality covers 889.5 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Põltsamaa Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Põltsamaa Rural Municipality went from 9,690 to 9,173, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Põltsamaa Rural Municipality?
Põltsamaa Rural Municipality is in Jõgeva County. Latitude 58.650, longitude 25.967.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Põltsamaa Rural Municipality?
In Põltsamaa Rural Municipality, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −11.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 70 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −0.5 ‰.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Põltsamaa Rural Municipality?
In Põltsamaa Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 1.4% (2021), ranking 64 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Põltsamaa Rural Municipality?
In Põltsamaa Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 937 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Põltsamaa Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Põltsamaa Rural Municipality are Jõgeva Rural Municipality (27 km), Paide City (35 km), Türi Rural Municipality (36 km), Põhja-Sakala Rural Municipality (37 km), Viljandi City (38 km).
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