Kehtna Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Kehtna Rural Municipality has a population of 5,328 (2026) across 511.9 km², or 10.4 people per km². It ranks 59 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2022 and 2026.
- 5,328 residents
- 511.9 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 65 m
Kehtna Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Rapla County, Kehtna Rural Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −12.1 ‰ in Kehtna Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −1.4 ‰ in Rapla County and −2.0 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 928 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 71,702 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rapla Rural Municipality (13,373 residents), 9.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kehtna Rural Municipality over time
Kehtna Rural Municipality had 5,407 residents in 2022 and 5,328 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,407 |
| 2023 | 5,454 |
| 2024 | 5,499 |
| 2025 | 5,421 |
| 2026 | 5,328 |
All indicators for Kehtna 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 | Kehtna Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 22.2% | 24.9% | ranked 41 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 19.1% | 19.6% | 18.1% | ranked 26 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −5.8 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 23 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −12.1 ‰ | −1.4 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 72 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kehtna Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 25.1% | 24.4% | 22.3% | ranked 33 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 10.6% | 6.6% | 4.5% | ranked 20 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 44.6% | 53.3% | 50.2% | ranked 49 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 75.1 m² | 80.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 49 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 48 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kehtna Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 41.1% | 40.0% | 45.2% | ranked 43 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kehtna Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,796 € | 1,702 € | 1,676 € | ranked 17 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,581 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 17 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 457 | 3,577 | 159,827 | ranked 65 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85.8 ‰ | 106.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 153.9 ‰ | 186.9 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.4 ‰ | 13.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 37 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kehtna Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.4% | 4.9% | 4.7% | ranked 19 of 75 |
Business sectors: Kehtna 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 fishing20.6% ×3.2
- Construction16.6% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Transport and storage7.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kehtna Rural Municipality
Where is Kehtna Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kehtna Rural Municipality?
Kehtna Rural Municipality has 5,328 residents (2026), ranking 59 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Kehtna Rural Municipality?
Kehtna Rural Municipality covers 511.9 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Kehtna Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Kehtna Rural Municipality went from 5,407 to 5,328, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Kehtna Rural Municipality?
Kehtna Rural Municipality is in Rapla County. Latitude 58.930, longitude 24.878.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kehtna Rural Municipality?
In Kehtna Rural Municipality, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −12.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 72 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −0.5 ‰.
Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises): what is the figure for Kehtna Rural Municipality?
In Kehtna Rural Municipality, “Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises)” stands at 457 (2025), ranking 65 of 78 municipalities; the national median is 799.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kehtna Rural Municipality?
In Kehtna Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 928 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kehtna Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Kehtna Rural Municipality are Rapla Rural Municipality (9.0 km), Märjamaa Rural Municipality (26 km), Kohila Rural Municipality (27 km), Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality (29 km), Kose Rural Municipality (33 km).
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