Vinni Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Vinni Rural Municipality has a population of 6,689 (2026) across 1,012.9 km², or 6.6 people per km². It ranks 47 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 6,689 residents
- 1,012.9 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 96 m
Vinni Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Lääne-Viru County, Vinni Rural Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Dwellings with central heating: 31.7% in Vinni Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 47.5% in Lääne-Viru County and 68.4% nationally.
Share of people aged 17 and under: 20.1% in Vinni Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 18.4% in Lääne-Viru County and 18.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 931 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lääne-Viru County for “Share of people aged 17 and under”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 141,863 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rakvere City (15,345 residents), 7.3 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 Vinni Rural Municipality over time
Vinni Rural Municipality had 6,683 residents in 2022 and 6,689 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,683 |
| 2023 | 6,716 |
| 2024 | 6,800 |
| 2025 | 6,737 |
| 2026 | 6,689 |
All indicators for Vinni 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 | Vinni Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 24.4% | 24.9% | ranked 51 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 20.1% | 18.4% | 18.1% | ranked 19 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.3 ‰ | −8.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 26 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.3 ‰ | −4.3 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 43 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vinni 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) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4.5% | ranked 43 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 55.2% | 39.1% | 50.2% | ranked 28 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 80.8 m² | 69.8 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 29 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 42 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vinni Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 31.7% | 47.5% | 45.2% | ranked 57 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vinni Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,716 € | 1,654 € | 1,676 € | ranked 30 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,521 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 27 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 638 | 5,082 | 159,827 | ranked 47 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95.4 ‰ | 87.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 42 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.7 ‰ | 156.0 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 47 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.9 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 44 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vinni Rural Municipality | Lääne-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.8% | 4.6% | 4.7% | ranked 35 of 75 |
Business sectors: Vinni 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 fishing31.0% ×4.8
- Construction15.8% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade12.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.9
- Transport and storage4.7% ×0.8
- Other service activities3.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Vinni Rural Municipality
Where is Vinni Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rakvere City7.3 km · 15,345
- Rakvere Rural Municipality7.6 km · 5,844
- Haljala Rural Municipality18 km · 3,909
- Kadrina Rural Municipality18 km · 4,629
- Väike-Maarja Rural Municipality22 km · 5,573
- Viru-Nigula Rural Municipality22 km · 5,533
- Tapa Rural Municipality34 km · 10,787
- Lüganuse Rural Municipality35 km · 8,008
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vinni Rural Municipality?
Vinni Rural Municipality has 6,689 residents (2026), ranking 47 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Vinni Rural Municipality?
Vinni Rural Municipality covers 1,012.9 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Vinni Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Vinni Rural Municipality went from 6,683 to 6,689, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Vinni Rural Municipality?
Vinni Rural Municipality is in Lääne-Viru County. Latitude 59.296, longitude 26.432.
Dwellings with central heating: what is the figure for Vinni Rural Municipality?
In Vinni Rural Municipality, “Dwellings with central heating” stands at 31.7% (2021), ranking 57 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
Share of people aged 17 and under: what is the figure for Vinni Rural Municipality?
In Vinni Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 17 and under” stands at 20.1% (2026), ranking 19 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 18.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vinni Rural Municipality?
In Vinni Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 931 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vinni Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Vinni Rural Municipality are Rakvere City (7.3 km), Rakvere Rural Municipality (7.6 km), Haljala Rural Municipality (18 km), Kadrina Rural Municipality (18 km), Väike-Maarja Rural Municipality (22 km).
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