Rapla Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Rapla Rural Municipality has a population of 13,373 (2026) across 859.5 km², or 15.6 people per km². It ranks 20 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 13,373 residents
- 859.5 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 68 m
Rapla Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Rapla County, Rapla Rural Municipality ranks No. 1 by population.
Share of people aged 17 and under: 19.5% in Rapla Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 19.6% in Rapla County and 18.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 932 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 120,371 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kehtna Rural Municipality, 9.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saue Rural Municipality (26,170 residents), 41 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,728 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Rapla Rural Municipality over time
Rapla Rural Municipality had 13,229 residents in 2022 and 13,373 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 13,229 |
| 2023 | 13,453 |
| 2024 | 13,524 |
| 2025 | 13,486 |
| 2026 | 13,373 |
All indicators for Rapla 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 | Rapla Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 22.2% | 24.9% | ranked 47 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 19.5% | 19.6% | 18.1% | ranked 23 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −7.5 ‰ | −6.0 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 33 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −0.8 ‰ | −1.4 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 40 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rapla Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 22.3% | 24.4% | 22.3% | ranked 38 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 5.3% | 6.6% | 4.5% | ranked 35 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 48.4% | 53.3% | 50.2% | ranked 43 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 78.7 m² | 80.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 35 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 26 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rapla Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 46.1% | 40.0% | 45.2% | ranked 37 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rapla Rural Municipality | Rapla County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,676 € | 1,702 € | 1,676 € | ranked 38 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,457 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 39 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,421 | 3,577 | 159,827 | ranked 14 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106.3 ‰ | 106.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 26 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 190.5 ‰ | 186.9 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 28 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.3 ‰ | 13.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 18 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rapla 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: Rapla Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.6% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade12.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.2% ×1.9
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×1.1
- Transport and storage4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Rapla Rural Municipality
Where is Rapla Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kehtna Rural Municipality9.0 km · 5,328
- Kohila Rural Municipality19 km · 7,844
- Märjamaa Rural Municipality24 km · 7,188
- Kose Rural Municipality29 km · 7,891
- Kiili Rural Municipality33 km · 7,360
- Saku Rural Municipality34 km · 12,155
- Põhja-Pärnumaa Rural Municipality37 km · 7,877
- Saue Rural Municipality41 km · 26,170
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rapla Rural Municipality?
Rapla Rural Municipality has 13,373 residents (2026), ranking 20 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Rapla Rural Municipality?
Rapla Rural Municipality covers 859.5 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Rapla Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Rapla Rural Municipality went from 13,229 to 13,373, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Rapla Rural Municipality?
Rapla Rural Municipality is in Rapla County. Latitude 59.000, longitude 24.800.
Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises): what is the figure for Rapla Rural Municipality?
In Rapla Rural Municipality, “Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises)” stands at 1,421 (2025), ranking 14 of 78 municipalities; the national median is 799.
Share of people aged 17 and under: what is the figure for Rapla Rural Municipality?
In Rapla Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 17 and under” stands at 19.5% (2026), ranking 23 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 18.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rapla Rural Municipality?
In Rapla Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 932 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rapla Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Rapla Rural Municipality are Kehtna Rural Municipality (9.0 km), Kohila Rural Municipality (19 km), Märjamaa Rural Municipality (24 km), Kose Rural Municipality (29 km), Kiili Rural Municipality (33 km).
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