Räpina Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Räpina Rural Municipality has a population of 5,745 (2026) across 592.4 km², or 9.7 people per km². It ranks 54 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 5,745 residents
- 592.4 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 44 m
Räpina Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Põlva County, Räpina Rural Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.6% in Räpina Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 26.9% in Põlva County and 21.4% nationally.
Dwellings with central heating: 26.3% in Räpina Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 39.6% in Põlva County and 68.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 957 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 82,972 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Setomaa Rural Municipality, 17.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Põlva Rural Municipality (13,049 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,828 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Räpina Rural Municipality over time
Räpina Rural Municipality had 6,115 residents in 2022 and 5,745 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,115 |
| 2023 | 6,049 |
| 2024 | 5,940 |
| 2025 | 5,833 |
| 2026 | 5,745 |
All indicators for Räpina 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 | Räpina Rural Municipality | Põlva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.6% | 26.9% | 24.9% | ranked 7 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 14.4% | 16.9% | 18.1% | ranked 68 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −16.1 ‰ | −11.5 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 65 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.0 ‰ | −2.9 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 36 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Räpina Rural Municipality | Põlva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 34.1% | 33.1% | 22.3% | ranked 14 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 4.5% | ranked 54 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 61.0% | 55.4% | 50.2% | ranked 19 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 77.6 m² | 79.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 40 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 51 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Räpina Rural Municipality | Põlva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 26.3% | 39.6% | 45.2% | ranked 67 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Räpina Rural Municipality | Põlva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,551 € | 1,629 € | 1,676 € | ranked 62 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,338 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 62 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 543 | 2,239 | 159,827 | ranked 56 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94.5 ‰ | 96.4 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 43 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 158.2 ‰ | 163.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 53 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.9 ‰ | 8.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 58 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Räpina Rural Municipality | Põlva County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.9% | 5.1% | 4.7% | ranked 29 of 75 |
Business sectors: Räpina 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 fishing33.7% ×5.2
- Construction12.5% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade7.9% ×0.5
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.4
- Other service activities6.3% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.1% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Räpina Rural Municipality
Where is Räpina Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Räpina Rural Municipality?
Räpina Rural Municipality has 5,745 residents (2026), ranking 54 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Räpina Rural Municipality?
Räpina Rural Municipality covers 592.4 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Räpina Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Räpina Rural Municipality went from 6,115 to 5,745, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Räpina Rural Municipality?
Räpina Rural Municipality is in Põlva County. Latitude 58.100, longitude 27.467.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Räpina Rural Municipality?
In Räpina Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.6% (2026), ranking 7 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 24.9%.
Dwellings with central heating: what is the figure for Räpina Rural Municipality?
In Räpina Rural Municipality, “Dwellings with central heating” stands at 26.3% (2021), ranking 67 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Räpina Rural Municipality?
In Räpina Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 957 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Räpina Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Räpina Rural Municipality are Setomaa Rural Municipality (17 km), Põlva Rural Municipality (24 km), Kastre Rural Municipality (34 km), Võru Rural Municipality (38 km), Võru City (40 km).
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