Haapsalu City: population and statistics
Haapsalu City has a population of 13,033 (2026) across 271.1 km², or 48.1 people per km². It ranks 23 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2022 and 2026.
- 13,033 residents
- 271.1 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 5 m
Haapsalu City in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Lääne County, Haapsalu City ranks No. 1 by population.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): 30.9% in Haapsalu City, compared with an average of 39.7% in Lääne County and 27.4% nationally.
Dwellings with central heating: 63.0% in Haapsalu City, compared with an average of 53.4% in Lääne County and 68.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 1,033 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,965 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality, 14.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saue Rural Municipality (26,170 residents), 76 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,132 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Haapsalu City over time
Haapsalu City had 13,132 residents in 2022 and 13,033 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 13,132 |
| 2023 | 13,435 |
| 2024 | 13,379 |
| 2025 | 13,196 |
| 2026 | 13,033 |
All indicators for Haapsalu City
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 | Haapsalu City | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.6% | 26.5% | 24.9% | ranked 26 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 17.7% | 18.0% | 18.1% | ranked 45 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −7.5 ‰ | −7.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 33 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −5.1 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 53 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haapsalu City | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.8% | 22.9% | 22.3% | ranked 46 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.5% | ranked 39 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 30.9% | 39.7% | 50.2% | ranked 60 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 66.8 m² | 71.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 60 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 24 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Haapsalu City | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 63.0% | 53.4% | 45.2% | ranked 18 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haapsalu City | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,628 € | 1,598 € | 1,676 € | ranked 46 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,439 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 45 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,311 | 2,221 | 159,827 | ranked 19 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100.6 ‰ | 109.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 32 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 185.1 ‰ | 197.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 32 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 36 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haapsalu City | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.7% | ranked 29 of 75 |
Business sectors: Haapsalu City
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction15.0% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Real estate8.1% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×2.4
- Other service activities7.2% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Haapsalu City
Where is Haapsalu City?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality14 km · 6,907
- Vormsi Rural Municipality19 km · 260
- Muhu Rural Municipality41 km · 1,561
- Lääneranna Rural Municipality45 km · 4,951
- Hiiumaa Rural Municipality45 km · 8,330
- Märjamaa Rural Municipality52 km · 7,188
- Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality57 km · 13,754
- Keila City64 km · 10,986
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haapsalu City?
Haapsalu City has 13,033 residents (2026), ranking 23 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Haapsalu City?
Haapsalu City covers 271.1 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Haapsalu City growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Haapsalu City went from 13,132 to 13,033, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Haapsalu City?
Haapsalu City is in Lääne County. Latitude 58.936, longitude 23.530.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): what is the figure for Haapsalu City?
In Haapsalu City, “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)” stands at 30.9% (2021), ranking 60 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 50.2%.
Dwellings with central heating: what is the figure for Haapsalu City?
In Haapsalu City, “Dwellings with central heating” stands at 63.0% (2021), ranking 18 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haapsalu City?
In Haapsalu City, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 1,033 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haapsalu City?
The nearest to Haapsalu City are Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality (14 km), Vormsi Rural Municipality (19 km), Muhu Rural Municipality (41 km), Lääneranna Rural Municipality (45 km), Hiiumaa Rural Municipality (45 km).
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