Tapa Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Tapa Rural Municipality has a population of 10,787 (2026) across 479.7 km², or 22.5 people per km². It ranks 30 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 10,787 residents
- 479.7 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 92 m
Tapa Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Lääne-Viru County, Tapa Rural Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants: 118.7 ‰ in Tapa Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 156.0 ‰ in Lääne-Viru County and 229.8 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings built after 2000: 1.3% in Tapa Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 3.1% in Lääne-Viru County and 15.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 16.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 927 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 67,182 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kadrina Rural Municipality, 20.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maardu City (16,812 residents), 55 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,708 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Tapa Rural Municipality over time
Tapa Rural Municipality had 10,902 residents in 2022 and 10,787 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,902 |
| 2023 | 11,082 |
| 2024 | 11,071 |
| 2025 | 10,940 |
| 2026 | 10,787 |
All indicators for Tapa 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 | Tapa Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.4% | 24.4% | 24.9% | ranked 22 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 17.3% | 18.4% | 18.1% | ranked 50 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −11.4 ‰ | −8.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 52 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.7 ‰ | −4.3 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 49 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tapa Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.2% | 10.8% | 22.3% | ranked 65 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.3% | 3.1% | 4.5% | ranked 67 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 35.0% | 39.1% | 50.2% | ranked 56 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 64.8 m² | 69.8 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 63 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 49 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tapa Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 50.8% | 47.5% | 45.2% | ranked 29 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tapa Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,568 € | 1,654 € | 1,676 € | ranked 59 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,412 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 48 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 720 | 5,082 | 159,827 | ranked 43 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66.7 ‰ | 87.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 68 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.7 ‰ | 156.0 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 69 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.8 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 60 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tapa Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.0% | 4.6% | 4.7% | ranked 28 of 75 |
Business sectors: Tapa 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 fishing16.4% ×2.5
- Construction14.9% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade12.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.5
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Transport and storage6.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Tapa Rural Municipality
Where is Tapa Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kadrina Rural Municipality21 km · 4,629
- Järva Rural Municipality23 km · 8,751
- Väike-Maarja Rural Municipality26 km · 5,573
- Rakvere Rural Municipality31 km · 5,844
- Rakvere City32 km · 15,345
- Haljala Rural Municipality32 km · 3,909
- Kuusalu Rural Municipality32 km · 6,463
- Vinni Rural Municipality34 km · 6,689
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tapa Rural Municipality?
Tapa Rural Municipality has 10,787 residents (2026), ranking 30 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Tapa Rural Municipality?
Tapa Rural Municipality covers 479.7 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Tapa Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Tapa Rural Municipality went from 10,902 to 10,787, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Tapa Rural Municipality?
Tapa Rural Municipality is in Lääne-Viru County. Latitude 59.238, longitude 25.846.
Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tapa Rural Municipality?
In Tapa Rural Municipality, “Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 118.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 69 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 174.5 ‰.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Tapa Rural Municipality?
In Tapa Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 1.3% (2021), ranking 67 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tapa Rural Municipality?
In Tapa Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 927 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tapa Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Tapa Rural Municipality are Kadrina Rural Municipality (21 km), Järva Rural Municipality (23 km), Väike-Maarja Rural Municipality (26 km), Rakvere Rural Municipality (31 km), Rakvere City (32 km).
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