Rakvere Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Rakvere Rural Municipality has a population of 5,844 (2026) across 294.7 km², or 19.8 people per km². It ranks 53 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2022 and 2026.
- 5,844 residents
- 294.7 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 89 m
Rakvere Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Lääne-Viru County, Rakvere Rural Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Average monthly gross wage: 1,545 € in Rakvere Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 1,654 € in Lääne-Viru County and 1,999 € nationally.
Dwellings built before 1946: 9.2% in Rakvere Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 10.8% in Lääne-Viru County and 14.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 21.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 938 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lääne-Viru County for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Lääne-Viru County for “Dwellings built after 2000”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,270 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rakvere City (15,345 residents), 0.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,752 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rakvere Rural Municipality over time
Rakvere Rural Municipality had 5,745 residents in 2022 and 5,844 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,745 |
| 2023 | 5,859 |
| 2024 | 5,859 |
| 2025 | 5,876 |
| 2026 | 5,844 |
All indicators for Rakvere 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 | Rakvere Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 24.4% | 24.9% | ranked 55 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 19.8% | 18.4% | 18.1% | ranked 21 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −5.3 ‰ | −8.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 22 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.2 ‰ | −4.3 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 37 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rakvere Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.2% | 10.8% | 22.3% | ranked 60 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 9.6% | 3.1% | 4.5% | ranked 23 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 43.9% | 39.1% | 50.2% | ranked 50 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 76.8 m² | 69.8 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 44 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 31 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rakvere Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 41.6% | 47.5% | 45.2% | ranked 41 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rakvere Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,545 € | 1,654 € | 1,676 € | ranked 64 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,356 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 61 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 583 | 5,082 | 159,827 | ranked 51 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99.8 ‰ | 87.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 33 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 174.5 ‰ | 156.0 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 38 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.1 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 56 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rakvere Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.7% | 4.6% | 4.7% | ranked 38 of 75 |
Business sectors: Rakvere Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction21.4% ×2.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.8% ×2.3
- Manufacturing11.3% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.0
- Transport and storage4.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Rakvere Rural Municipality
Where is Rakvere Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rakvere City0.6 km · 15,345
- Vinni Rural Municipality7.6 km · 6,689
- Haljala Rural Municipality10 km · 3,909
- Kadrina Rural Municipality12 km · 4,629
- Viru-Nigula Rural Municipality22 km · 5,533
- Väike-Maarja Rural Municipality26 km · 5,573
- Tapa Rural Municipality31 km · 10,787
- Lüganuse Rural Municipality39 km · 8,008
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rakvere Rural Municipality?
Rakvere Rural Municipality has 5,844 residents (2026), ranking 53 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Rakvere Rural Municipality?
Rakvere Rural Municipality covers 294.7 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Rakvere Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Rakvere Rural Municipality went from 5,745 to 5,844, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Rakvere Rural Municipality?
Rakvere Rural Municipality is in Lääne-Viru County. Latitude 59.350, longitude 26.350.
Average monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Rakvere Rural Municipality?
In Rakvere Rural Municipality, “Average monthly gross wage” stands at 1,545 € (2025), ranking 64 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 1,676 €.
Dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Rakvere Rural Municipality?
In Rakvere Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built before 1946” stands at 9.2% (2021), ranking 60 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 22.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rakvere Rural Municipality?
In Rakvere Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 938 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rakvere Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Rakvere Rural Municipality are Rakvere City (0.6 km), Vinni Rural Municipality (7.6 km), Haljala Rural Municipality (10 km), Kadrina Rural Municipality (12 km), Viru-Nigula Rural Municipality (22 km).
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