Ruhnu Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Ruhnu Rural Municipality has a population of 91 (2026) across 11.9 km², or 7.6 people per km². It ranks 78 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2022 and 2026.
- 91 residents
- 11.9 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 20 m
Ruhnu Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Saare County, Ruhnu Rural Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 22.0% in Ruhnu Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 23.6% in Saare County and 21.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 35.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,027 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,668 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kihnu Rural Municipality (490 residents), 57 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,108 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ruhnu Rural Municipality over time
Ruhnu Rural Municipality had 89 residents in 2022 and 91 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 89 |
| 2023 | 88 |
| 2024 | 90 |
| 2025 | 80 |
| 2026 | 91 |
All indicators for Ruhnu 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 | Ruhnu Rural Municipality | Saare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 23.6% | 24.9% | ||
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 12.1% | 18.0% | 18.1% | ||
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −11.7 ‰ | −7.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ||
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128.7 ‰ | −1.4 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Ruhnu Rural Municipality | Saare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 26.6% | 26.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 4.5% | ||
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 95.5% | 59.1% | 50.2% | ||
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 77.7 m² | 77.8 m² | 78.4 m² | ||
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 13.7 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ |
Energy
| Indicator | Ruhnu Rural Municipality | Saare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 1.5% | 35.6% | 45.2% |
Economy
| Indicator | Ruhnu Rural Municipality | Saare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,622 € | 1,602 € | 1,676 € | ||
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,547 € | – | 1,464 € | ||
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 17 | 3,830 | 159,827 | ranked 78 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 186.8 ‰ | 121.5 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ||
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 318.7 ‰ | 226.4 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ||
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Ruhnu Rural Municipality | Saare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 3.6% | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Business sectors: Ruhnu Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services35.3% ×11.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.4% ×4.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.9% ×0.9
- Construction5.9% ×0.5
- Transport and storage5.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Ruhnu Rural Municipality
Where is Ruhnu Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ruhnu Rural Municipality?
Ruhnu Rural Municipality has 91 residents (2026), ranking 78 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Ruhnu Rural Municipality?
Ruhnu Rural Municipality covers 11.9 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Ruhnu Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Ruhnu Rural Municipality went from 89 to 91, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Ruhnu Rural Municipality?
Ruhnu Rural Municipality is in Saare County. Latitude 57.800, longitude 23.250.
Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises): what is the figure for Ruhnu Rural Municipality?
In Ruhnu Rural Municipality, “Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises)” stands at 17 (2025), ranking 78 of 78 municipalities; the national median is 799.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ruhnu Rural Municipality?
In Ruhnu Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,027 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ruhnu Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Ruhnu Rural Municipality are Kihnu Rural Municipality (57 km), Saaremaa Rural Municipality (78 km), Häädemeeste Rural Municipality (81 km), Muhu Rural Municipality (89 km), Lääneranna Rural Municipality (98 km).
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