Häädemeeste Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Häädemeeste Rural Municipality has a population of 4,733 (2026) across 494.8 km², or 9.6 people per km². It ranks 62 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2022 and 2026.
- 4,733 residents
- 494.8 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 11 m
Häädemeeste Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Pärnu County, Häädemeeste Rural Municipality ranks No. 5 by population.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): 72.9% in Häädemeeste Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 39.1% in Pärnu County and 27.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 998 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pärnu County for “Average floor area of dwellings”.
- “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 69,294 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Saarde Rural Municipality, 27.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pärnu City (52,198 residents), 33 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,992 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Häädemeeste Rural Municipality over time
Häädemeeste Rural Municipality had 4,616 residents in 2022 and 4,733 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,616 |
| 2023 | 4,677 |
| 2024 | 4,725 |
| 2025 | 4,764 |
| 2026 | 4,733 |
All indicators for Häädemeeste 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 | Häädemeeste Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 23.5% | 24.9% | ranked 49 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 18.5% | 18.7% | 18.1% | ranked 33 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.7 ‰ | −5.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 30 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.8 ‰ | −2.9 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 40 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Häädemeeste Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 32.1% | 19.7% | 22.3% | ranked 17 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 12.7% | 12.4% | 4.5% | ranked 18 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 72.9% | 39.1% | 50.2% | ranked 4 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 92.9 m² | 73.9 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 9 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 21.7 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 23 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Häädemeeste Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 27.1% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 65 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Häädemeeste Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,554 € | 1,665 € | 1,676 € | ranked 61 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,314 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 66 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 570 | 9,126 | 159,827 | ranked 53 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120.4 ‰ | 104.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 14 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 206.6 ‰ | 189.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 21 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 28 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Häädemeeste Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.7% | ranked 63 of 75 |
Business sectors: Häädemeeste 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 fishing24.6% ×3.8
- Construction12.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Transport and storage6.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.3% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Häädemeeste Rural Municipality
Where is Häädemeeste Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Saarde Rural Municipality27 km · 4,192
- Kihnu Rural Municipality31 km · 490
- Pärnu City33 km · 52,198
- Tori Rural Municipality48 km · 12,574
- Mulgi Rural Municipality54 km · 6,896
- Lääneranna Rural Municipality66 km · 4,951
- Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality67 km · 7,877
- Viljandi Rural Municipality68 km · 13,295
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Häädemeeste Rural Municipality?
Häädemeeste Rural Municipality has 4,733 residents (2026), ranking 62 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Häädemeeste Rural Municipality?
Häädemeeste Rural Municipality covers 494.8 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Häädemeeste Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Häädemeeste Rural Municipality went from 4,616 to 4,733, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Häädemeeste Rural Municipality?
Häädemeeste Rural Municipality is in Pärnu County. Latitude 58.083, longitude 24.517.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): what is the figure for Häädemeeste Rural Municipality?
In Häädemeeste Rural Municipality, “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)” stands at 72.9% (2021), ranking 4 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 50.2%.
Median monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Häädemeeste Rural Municipality?
In Häädemeeste Rural Municipality, “Median monthly gross wage” stands at 1,314 € (2025), ranking 66 of 74 municipalities; the national median is 1,464 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Häädemeeste Rural Municipality?
In Häädemeeste Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 998 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Häädemeeste Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Häädemeeste Rural Municipality are Saarde Rural Municipality (27 km), Kihnu Rural Municipality (31 km), Pärnu City (33 km), Tori Rural Municipality (48 km), Mulgi Rural Municipality (54 km).
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