Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality has a population of 7,877 (2026) across 1,010.8 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 40 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 7,877 residents
- 1,010.8 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 50 m
Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Pärnu County, Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Dwellings built after 2000: 1.4% in Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 12.4% in Pärnu County and 15.0% nationally.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.1 ‰ in Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Pärnu County and 19.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 932 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pärnu County for “Median monthly gross wage”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 141,571 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tori Rural Municipality (12,574 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,728 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality over time
Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality had 8,046 residents in 2022 and 7,877 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,046 |
| 2023 | 8,088 |
| 2024 | 8,027 |
| 2025 | 7,948 |
| 2026 | 7,877 |
All indicators for Põhja-Pärnumaa 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 | Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.2% | 23.5% | 24.9% | ranked 16 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 17.1% | 18.7% | 18.1% | ranked 51 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −12.4 ‰ | −5.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 59 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | −2.9 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 27 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 23.2% | 19.7% | 22.3% | ranked 36 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.4% | 12.4% | 4.5% | ranked 64 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 43.8% | 39.1% | 50.2% | ranked 52 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 78.4 m² | 73.9 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 38 of 75 |
Energy
| Indicator | Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 41.5% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 42 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,584 € | 1,665 € | 1,676 € | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,451 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 41 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 648 | 9,126 | 159,827 | ranked 46 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82.3 ‰ | 104.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 61 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.0 ‰ | 189.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 65 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 66 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 3.9% | 4.3% | 4.7% | ranked 65 of 75 |
Business sectors: Põhja-Pärnumaa 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 fishing26.2% ×4.1
- Construction15.3% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.4
- Other service activities6.2% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality
Where is Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality?
Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality has 7,877 residents (2026), ranking 40 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality?
Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality covers 1,010.8 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality went from 8,046 to 7,877, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality?
Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality is in Pärnu County. Latitude 58.667, longitude 24.833.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality?
In Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 1.4% (2021), ranking 64 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality?
In Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 66 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 11.4 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality?
In Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 932 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality are Tori Rural Municipality (21 km), Kehtna Rural Municipality (29 km), Märjamaa Rural Municipality (35 km), Põhja-Sakala Rural Municipality (36 km), Pärnu City (37 km).
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