Haljala Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Haljala Rural Municipality has a population of 3,909 (2026) across 548.6 km², or 7.1 people per km². It ranks 71 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2022 and 2026.
- 3,909 residents
- 548.6 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 80 m
Haljala Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Lääne-Viru County, Haljala Rural Municipality ranks No. 8 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 140.2 ‰ in Haljala Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 87.1 ‰ in Lääne-Viru County and 117.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): 67.5% in Haljala Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 39.1% in Lääne-Viru County and 27.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 943 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lääne-Viru County for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Lääne-Viru County for “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)”.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 76,838 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rakvere Rural Municipality, 10.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rakvere City (15,345 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Haljala Rural Municipality over time
Haljala Rural Municipality had 4,089 residents in 2022 and 3,909 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,089 |
| 2023 | 4,072 |
| 2024 | 4,017 |
| 2025 | 3,927 |
| 2026 | 3,909 |
All indicators for Haljala 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 | Haljala Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.8% | 24.4% | 24.9% | ranked 30 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 17.1% | 18.4% | 18.1% | ranked 51 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −12.0 ‰ | −8.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 56 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | −4.3 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 18 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haljala Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.3% | 10.8% | 22.3% | ranked 51 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 6.2% | 3.1% | 4.5% | ranked 33 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 67.5% | 39.1% | 50.2% | ranked 9 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 82.4 m² | 69.8 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 24 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 32 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Haljala Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 27.8% | 47.5% | 45.2% | ranked 62 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haljala Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,647 € | 1,654 € | 1,676 € | ranked 43 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,484 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 35 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 548 | 5,082 | 159,827 | ranked 55 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140.2 ‰ | 87.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 5 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 247.4 ‰ | 156.0 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 8 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.3 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 39 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haljala Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.4% | 4.6% | 4.7% | ranked 48 of 75 |
Business sectors: Haljala 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 fishing19.2% ×3.0
- Construction14.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.3
- Transport and storage7.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×2.1
- Real estate5.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Haljala Rural Municipality
Where is Haljala Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haljala Rural Municipality?
Haljala Rural Municipality has 3,909 residents (2026), ranking 71 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Haljala Rural Municipality?
Haljala Rural Municipality covers 548.6 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Haljala Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Haljala Rural Municipality went from 4,089 to 3,909, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Haljala Rural Municipality?
Haljala Rural Municipality is in Lääne-Viru County. Latitude 59.433, longitude 26.267.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Haljala Rural Municipality?
In Haljala Rural Municipality, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 140.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 5 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 97.1 ‰.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): what is the figure for Haljala Rural Municipality?
In Haljala Rural Municipality, “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)” stands at 67.5% (2021), ranking 9 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 50.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haljala Rural Municipality?
In Haljala Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 943 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haljala Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Haljala Rural Municipality are Rakvere Rural Municipality (10 km), Rakvere City (11 km), Kadrina Rural Municipality (12 km), Vinni Rural Municipality (18 km), Viru-Nigula Rural Municipality (24 km).
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