Kadrina Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Kadrina Rural Municipality has a population of 4,629 (2026) across 353.9 km², or 13.1 people per km². It ranks 64 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2022 and 2026.
- 4,629 residents
- 353.9 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 94 m
Kadrina Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Lääne-Viru County, Kadrina Rural Municipality ranks No. 7 by population.
Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants: −0.9 ‰ in Kadrina Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −8.7 ‰ in Lääne-Viru County and −4.7 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 931 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lääne-Viru County for “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Lääne-Viru County for “Median monthly gross wage”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,566 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Haljala Rural Municipality, 12.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rakvere City (15,345 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,724 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kadrina Rural Municipality over time
Kadrina Rural Municipality had 4,838 residents in 2022 and 4,629 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,838 |
| 2023 | 4,799 |
| 2024 | 4,702 |
| 2025 | 4,662 |
| 2026 | 4,629 |
All indicators for Kadrina 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 | Kadrina Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 24.4% | 24.9% | ranked 56 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 20.0% | 18.4% | 18.1% | ranked 20 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.9 ‰ | −8.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 14 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.0 ‰ | −4.3 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 54 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kadrina Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.0% | 10.8% | 22.3% | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.5% | ranked 49 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 50.0% | 39.1% | 50.2% | ranked 39 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 75.1 m² | 69.8 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 49 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 44 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kadrina Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 43.0% | 47.5% | 45.2% | ranked 39 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kadrina Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,748 € | 1,654 € | 1,676 € | ranked 25 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,565 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 20 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 409 | 5,082 | 159,827 | ranked 67 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88.4 ‰ | 87.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 52 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 157.1 ‰ | 156.0 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 54 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.0 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 41 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kadrina Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.7% | ranked 60 of 75 |
Business sectors: Kadrina 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 fishing17.6% ×2.7
- Construction17.6% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.6
- Transport and storage5.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kadrina Rural Municipality
Where is Kadrina Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kadrina Rural Municipality?
Kadrina Rural Municipality has 4,629 residents (2026), ranking 64 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Kadrina Rural Municipality?
Kadrina Rural Municipality covers 353.9 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Kadrina Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Kadrina Rural Municipality went from 4,838 to 4,629, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Kadrina Rural Municipality?
Kadrina Rural Municipality is in Lääne-Viru County. Latitude 59.350, longitude 26.133.
Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises): what is the figure for Kadrina Rural Municipality?
In Kadrina Rural Municipality, “Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises)” stands at 409 (2025), ranking 67 of 78 municipalities; the national median is 799.
Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kadrina Rural Municipality?
In Kadrina Rural Municipality, “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −0.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 14 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −8.4 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kadrina Rural Municipality?
In Kadrina Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 931 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kadrina Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Kadrina Rural Municipality are Haljala Rural Municipality (12 km), Rakvere Rural Municipality (12 km), Rakvere City (13 km), Vinni Rural Municipality (18 km), Tapa Rural Municipality (21 km).
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