Vormsi Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Vormsi Rural Municipality has a population of 260 (2026) across 95.1 km², or 2.7 people per km². It ranks 77 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2022 and 2026.
- 260 residents
- 95.1 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 13 m
Vormsi Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Lääne County, Vormsi Rural Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 36.9% in Vormsi Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 26.5% in Lääne County and 21.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 17.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 1,016 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,314 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haapsalu City (13,033 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,064 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vormsi Rural Municipality over time
Vormsi Rural Municipality had 301 residents in 2022 and 260 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 301 |
| 2023 | 292 |
| 2024 | 272 |
| 2025 | 268 |
| 2026 | 260 |
All indicators for Vormsi 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 | Vormsi Rural Municipality | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 36.9% | 26.5% | 24.9% | ||
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 11.2% | 18.0% | 18.1% | ||
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −3.8 ‰ | −7.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ||
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −30.3 ‰ | 0.3 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Vormsi Rural Municipality | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 56.2% | 22.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 8.9% | 4.4% | 4.5% | ||
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 79.7% | 39.7% | 50.2% | ||
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 91.1 m² | 71.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ||
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ |
Energy
| Indicator | Vormsi Rural Municipality | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 16.0% | 53.4% | 45.2% |
Economy
| Indicator | Vormsi Rural Municipality | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,735 € | 1,598 € | 1,676 € | ||
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,570 € | – | 1,464 € | ||
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 92 | 2,221 | 159,827 | ranked 77 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 353.8 ‰ | 109.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ||
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 638.5 ‰ | 197.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ||
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Vormsi Rural Municipality | Lääne County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.2% | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Business sectors: Vormsi Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services17.4% ×5.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.1% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×0.9
- Construction13.0% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade9.8% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.4% ×1.5
- Manufacturing4.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Vormsi Rural Municipality
Where is Vormsi Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Haapsalu City19 km · 13,033
- Hiiumaa Rural Municipality27 km · 8,330
- Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality31 km · 6,907
- Muhu Rural Municipality45 km · 1,561
- Lääneranna Rural Municipality61 km · 4,951
- Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality66 km · 13,754
- Märjamaa Rural Municipality71 km · 7,188
- Saaremaa Rural Municipality74 km · 29,869
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vormsi Rural Municipality?
Vormsi Rural Municipality has 260 residents (2026), ranking 77 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Vormsi Rural Municipality?
Vormsi Rural Municipality covers 95.1 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Vormsi Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Vormsi Rural Municipality went from 301 to 260, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Vormsi Rural Municipality?
Vormsi Rural Municipality is in Lääne County. Latitude 59.000, longitude 23.217.
Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises): what is the figure for Vormsi Rural Municipality?
In Vormsi Rural Municipality, “Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises)” stands at 92 (2025), ranking 77 of 78 municipalities; the national median is 799.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vormsi Rural Municipality?
In Vormsi Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 1,016 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vormsi Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Vormsi Rural Municipality are Haapsalu City (19 km), Hiiumaa Rural Municipality (27 km), Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality (31 km), Muhu Rural Municipality (45 km), Lääneranna Rural Municipality (61 km).
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