Märjamaa Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Märjamaa Rural Municipality has a population of 7,188 (2026) across 1,162.7 km², or 6.2 people per km². It ranks 44 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2022 and 2026.
- 7,188 residents
- 1,162.7 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 44 m
Märjamaa Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Rapla County, Märjamaa Rural Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 127.9 ‰ in Märjamaa Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 106.1 ‰ in Rapla County and 117.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): 62.1% in Märjamaa Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 53.3% in Rapla County and 27.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 935 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 162,846 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rapla Rural Municipality (13,373 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,740 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Märjamaa Rural Municipality over time
Märjamaa Rural Municipality had 7,368 residents in 2022 and 7,188 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,368 |
| 2023 | 7,405 |
| 2024 | 7,389 |
| 2025 | 7,264 |
| 2026 | 7,188 |
All indicators for Märjamaa 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 | Märjamaa Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 22.2% | 24.9% | ranked 34 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 17.1% | 19.6% | 18.1% | ranked 51 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −7.6 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 35 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −3.6 ‰ | −1.4 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 50 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Märjamaa Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 29.7% | 24.4% | 22.3% | ranked 19 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 3.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | ranked 43 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 62.1% | 53.3% | 50.2% | ranked 18 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 85.1 m² | 80.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 19 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 47 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Märjamaa Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 32.5% | 40.0% | 45.2% | ranked 55 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Märjamaa Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,591 € | 1,702 € | 1,676 € | ranked 55 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,361 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 60 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 919 | 3,577 | 159,827 | ranked 32 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127.9 ‰ | 106.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 9 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 215.1 ‰ | 186.9 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 17 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.5 ‰ | 13.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 16 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Märjamaa Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.7% | ranked 29 of 75 |
Business sectors: Märjamaa 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 fishing25.4% ×3.9
- Construction15.7% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.1
- Transport and storage6.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Märjamaa Rural Municipality
Where is Märjamaa Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Rapla Rural Municipality24 km · 13,373
- Kehtna Rural Municipality26 km · 5,328
- Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality35 km · 7,877
- Kohila Rural Municipality35 km · 7,844
- Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality41 km · 6,907
- Lääneranna Rural Municipality43 km · 4,951
- Keila City46 km · 10,986
- Saku Rural Municipality46 km · 12,155
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Märjamaa Rural Municipality?
Märjamaa Rural Municipality has 7,188 residents (2026), ranking 44 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Märjamaa Rural Municipality?
Märjamaa Rural Municipality covers 1,162.7 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Märjamaa Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Märjamaa Rural Municipality went from 7,368 to 7,188, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Märjamaa Rural Municipality?
Märjamaa Rural Municipality is in Rapla County. Latitude 58.900, longitude 24.433.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Märjamaa Rural Municipality?
In Märjamaa Rural Municipality, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 127.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 9 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 97.1 ‰.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): what is the figure for Märjamaa Rural Municipality?
In Märjamaa Rural Municipality, “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)” stands at 62.1% (2021), ranking 18 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 50.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Märjamaa Rural Municipality?
In Märjamaa Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 935 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Märjamaa Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Märjamaa Rural Municipality are Rapla Rural Municipality (24 km), Kehtna Rural Municipality (26 km), Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality (35 km), Kohila Rural Municipality (35 km), Lääne-Nigula Rural Municipality (41 km).
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