Lääneranna Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Lääneranna Rural Municipality has a population of 4,951 (2026) across 1,362.7 km², or 3.6 people per km². It ranks 60 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2022 and 2026.
- 4,951 residents
- 1,362.7 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 18 m
Lääneranna Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Pärnu County, Lääneranna Rural Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Average monthly gross wage: 1,510 € in Lääneranna Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 1,665 € in Pärnu County and 1,999 € nationally.
Dwellings with central heating: 27.7% in Lääneranna Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 50.9% in Pärnu County and 68.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 40.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 988 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pärnu County for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Average monthly gross wage”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 190,852 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Muhu Rural Municipality, 40.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pärnu City (52,198 residents), 42 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,952 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lääneranna Rural Municipality over time
Lääneranna Rural Municipality had 5,074 residents in 2022 and 4,951 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,074 |
| 2023 | 5,092 |
| 2024 | 5,019 |
| 2025 | 5,003 |
| 2026 | 4,951 |
All indicators for Lääneranna 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 | Lääneranna Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.6% | 23.5% | 24.9% | ranked 12 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 15.4% | 18.7% | 18.1% | ranked 61 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −12.5 ‰ | −5.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 61 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | −2.9 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 29 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lääneranna Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 33.0% | 19.7% | 22.3% | ranked 16 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 2.8% | 12.4% | 4.5% | ranked 47 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 56.8% | 39.1% | 50.2% | ranked 27 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 78.8 m² | 73.9 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 34 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 21.7 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 44 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lääneranna Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 27.7% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 63 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lääneranna Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,510 € | 1,665 € | 1,676 € | ranked 69 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,335 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 63 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 610 | 9,126 | 159,827 | ranked 48 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123.2 ‰ | 104.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 12 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 209.0 ‰ | 189.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 19 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.7 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 34 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lääneranna Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.7% | ranked 54 of 75 |
Business sectors: Lääneranna 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 fishing40.0% ×6.2
- Construction10.5% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.0% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.4% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Lääneranna Rural Municipality
Where is Lääneranna Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lääneranna Rural Municipality?
Lääneranna Rural Municipality has 4,951 residents (2026), ranking 60 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Lääneranna Rural Municipality?
Lääneranna Rural Municipality covers 1,362.7 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Lääneranna Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Lääneranna Rural Municipality went from 5,074 to 4,951, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Lääneranna Rural Municipality?
Lääneranna Rural Municipality is in Pärnu County. Latitude 58.600, longitude 23.950.
Average monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Lääneranna Rural Municipality?
In Lääneranna Rural Municipality, “Average monthly gross wage” stands at 1,510 € (2025), ranking 69 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 1,676 €.
Dwellings with central heating: what is the figure for Lääneranna Rural Municipality?
In Lääneranna Rural Municipality, “Dwellings with central heating” stands at 27.7% (2021), ranking 63 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lääneranna Rural Municipality?
In Lääneranna Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 988 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lääneranna Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Lääneranna Rural Municipality are Muhu Rural Municipality (41 km), Pärnu City (42 km), Märjamaa Rural Municipality (43 km), Haapsalu City (45 km), Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality (46 km).
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