Kohila Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Kohila Rural Municipality has a population of 7,844 (2026) across 230.1 km², or 34.1 people per km². It ranks 41 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2022 and 2026.
- 7,844 residents
- 230.1 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 58 m
Kohila Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Rapla County, Kohila Rural Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 17.0% in Kohila Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 22.2% in Rapla County and 21.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 22.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 927 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 32,230 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kiili Rural Municipality, 15.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saku Rural Municipality (12,155 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,708 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kohila Rural Municipality over time
Kohila Rural Municipality had 7,525 residents in 2022 and 7,844 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,525 |
| 2023 | 7,726 |
| 2024 | 7,834 |
| 2025 | 7,819 |
| 2026 | 7,844 |
All indicators for Kohila 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 | Kohila Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.0% | 22.2% | 24.9% | ranked 63 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 22.5% | 19.6% | 18.1% | ranked 15 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.0 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 17 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | −1.4 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 22 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kohila Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 22.7% | 24.4% | 22.3% | ranked 37 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 9.2% | 6.6% | 4.5% | ranked 25 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 59.7% | 53.3% | 50.2% | ranked 21 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 82.2 m² | 80.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 25 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 20 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kohila Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 35.6% | 40.0% | 45.2% | ranked 51 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kohila Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,784 € | 1,702 € | 1,676 € | ranked 20 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,578 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 18 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 780 | 3,577 | 159,827 | ranked 40 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99.4 ‰ | 106.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 35 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 177.5 ‰ | 186.9 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 35 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.0 ‰ | 13.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 22 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kohila Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.4% | 4.9% | 4.7% | ranked 48 of 75 |
Business sectors: Kohila Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction22.1% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.7% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.4% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.6% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kohila Rural Municipality
Where is Kohila Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kohila Rural Municipality?
Kohila Rural Municipality has 7,844 residents (2026), ranking 41 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Kohila Rural Municipality?
Kohila Rural Municipality covers 230.1 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Kohila Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Kohila Rural Municipality went from 7,525 to 7,844, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Kohila Rural Municipality?
Kohila Rural Municipality is in Rapla County. Latitude 59.168, longitude 24.758.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kohila Rural Municipality?
In Kohila Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 17.0% (2026), ranking 63 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 24.9%.
Median monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Kohila Rural Municipality?
In Kohila Rural Municipality, “Median monthly gross wage” stands at 1,578 € (2025), ranking 18 of 74 municipalities; the national median is 1,464 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kohila Rural Municipality?
In Kohila Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 927 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kohila Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Kohila Rural Municipality are Kiili Rural Municipality (15 km), Saku Rural Municipality (16 km), Rapla Rural Municipality (19 km), Saue Rural Municipality (22 km), Kose Rural Municipality (23 km).
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