Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality has a population of 6,907 (2026) across 1,448.5 km², or 4.8 people per km². It ranks 45 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2022 and 2026.
- 6,907 residents
- 1,448.5 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 18 m
Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Lääne County, Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Average monthly gross wage: 1,535 € in Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 1,598 € in Lääne County and 1,999 € nationally.
Dwellings built before 1946: 36.8% in Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 22.9% in Lääne County and 14.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 976 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 202,868 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haapsalu City (13,033 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,904 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality over time
Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality had 6,794 residents in 2022 and 6,907 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,794 |
| 2023 | 6,961 |
| 2024 | 6,974 |
| 2025 | 6,894 |
| 2026 | 6,907 |
All indicators for Lääne-Nigula 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 | Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.8% | 26.5% | 24.9% | ranked 30 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 18.8% | 18.0% | 18.1% | ranked 28 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −8.4 ‰ | −7.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 38 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 14 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 36.8% | 22.9% | 22.3% | ranked 13 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.5% | ranked 38 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 54.7% | 39.7% | 50.2% | ranked 32 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 79.0 m² | 71.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 33 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 33 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 36.8% | 53.4% | 45.2% | ranked 49 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,535 € | 1,598 € | 1,676 € | ranked 65 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,370 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 59 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 818 | 2,221 | 159,827 | ranked 39 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118.4 ‰ | 109.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 17 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 203.1 ‰ | 197.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 23 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 34 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.5% | 4.8% | 4.7% | ranked 45 of 75 |
Business sectors: Lääne-Nigula 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 fishing25.9% ×4.0
- Construction11.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.5% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Transport and storage5.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×1.8
- Real estate4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality
Where is Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality?
Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality has 6,907 residents (2026), ranking 45 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality?
Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality covers 1,448.5 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality went from 6,794 to 6,907, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality?
Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality is in Lääne County. Latitude 59.000, longitude 23.750.
Average monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality?
In Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality, “Average monthly gross wage” stands at 1,535 € (2025), ranking 65 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 1,676 €.
Dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality?
In Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built before 1946” stands at 36.8% (2021), ranking 13 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 22.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality?
In Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 976 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality are Haapsalu City (14 km), Vormsi Rural Municipality (31 km), Märjamaa Rural Municipality (41 km), Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality (44 km), Lääneranna Rural Municipality (46 km).
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