Tori Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Tori Rural Municipality has a population of 12,574 (2026) across 610.9 km², or 20.6 people per km². It ranks 25 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2022 and 2026.
- 12,574 residents
- 610.9 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 21 m
Tori Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Pärnu County, Tori Rural Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Dwellings built after 2000: 20.9% in Tori Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 12.4% in Pärnu County and 15.0% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.3 ‰ in Tori Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −2.9 ‰ in Pärnu County and −2.0 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 952 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pärnu County for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Pärnu County for “Share of people aged 17 and under”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 85,560 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pärnu City (52,198 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,808 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Tori Rural Municipality over time
Tori Rural Municipality had 11,860 residents in 2022 and 12,574 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 11,860 |
| 2023 | 12,277 |
| 2024 | 12,511 |
| 2025 | 12,466 |
| 2026 | 12,574 |
All indicators for Tori 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 | Tori Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 23.5% | 24.9% | ranked 59 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 22.5% | 18.7% | 18.1% | ranked 15 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.8 ‰ | −5.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 16 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | −2.9 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 15 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tori Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 18.4% | 19.7% | 22.3% | ranked 41 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 20.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | ranked 11 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 57.6% | 39.1% | 50.2% | ranked 25 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 85.1 m² | 73.9 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 19 of 75 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tori Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 46.2% | 50.9% | 45.2% | ranked 36 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tori Rural Municipality | Pärnu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,659 € | 1,665 € | 1,676 € | ranked 42 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,451 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 41 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,144 | 9,126 | 159,827 | ranked 24 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91.0 ‰ | 104.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 47 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 167.7 ‰ | 189.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 44 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 21 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tori 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: Tori Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.7% ×1.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.6% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade13.6% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.5
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.1% ×1.1
- Transport and storage6.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Tori Rural Municipality
Where is Tori Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tori Rural Municipality?
Tori Rural Municipality has 12,574 residents (2026), ranking 25 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Tori Rural Municipality?
Tori Rural Municipality covers 610.9 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Tori Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Tori Rural Municipality went from 11,860 to 12,574, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Tori Rural Municipality?
Tori Rural Municipality is in Pärnu County. Latitude 58.479, longitude 24.824.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Tori Rural Municipality?
In Tori Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 20.9% (2021), ranking 11 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tori Rural Municipality?
In Tori Rural Municipality, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 15 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −0.5 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tori Rural Municipality?
In Tori Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 952 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tori Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Tori Rural Municipality are Pärnu City (21 km), Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality (21 km), Põhja-Sakala Rural Municipality (33 km), Saarde Rural Municipality (37 km), Viljandi City (47 km).
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