Kambja Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Kambja Rural Municipality has a population of 14,824 (2026) across 275.2 km², or 53.9 people per km². It ranks 16 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.3% between 2022 and 2026.
- 14,824 residents
- 275.2 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 101 m
Kambja Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Tartu County, Kambja Rural Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of people aged 17 and under: 27.8% in Kambja Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 21.0% in Tartu County and 18.7% nationally.
Average floor area of dwellings: 98.9 m² in Kambja Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 72.4 m² in Tartu County and 69.5 m² nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 950 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tartu County for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Tartu County for “Share of people aged 17 and under”.
- “Share of people aged 17 and under”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average floor area of dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly gross wage”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 38,538 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Nõo Rural Municipality, 10.6 km away.
Population of Kambja Rural Municipality over time
Kambja Rural Municipality had 12,858 residents in 2022 and 14,824 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,858 |
| 2023 | 13,705 |
| 2024 | 14,319 |
| 2025 | 14,552 |
| 2026 | 14,824 |
All indicators for Kambja 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 | Kambja Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 11.5% | 17.8% | 24.9% | ranked 72 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 27.8% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 2 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | −0.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 3 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 2.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 9 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kambja Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 17.9% | 13.0% | 22.3% | ranked 42 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 43.4% | 19.2% | 4.5% | ranked 6 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 53.9% | 29.8% | 50.2% | ranked 33 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 98.9 m² | 72.4 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 5 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51.6 ‰ | 38.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 9 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kambja Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 60.7% | 64.9% | 45.2% | ranked 21 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kambja Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,928 € | 2,047 € | 1,676 € | ranked 7 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,686 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 8 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,779 | 16,745 | 159,827 | ranked 10 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120.0 ‰ | 101.6 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 15 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 229.9 ‰ | 200.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 12 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.9 ‰ | 13.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 10 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kambja Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 3.8% | 5.0% | 4.7% | ranked 66 of 75 |
Business sectors: Kambja Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.9% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade17.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.5% ×1.5
- Real estate8.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Transport and storage5.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Kambja Rural Municipality
Where is Kambja Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kambja Rural Municipality?
Kambja Rural Municipality has 14,824 residents (2026), ranking 16 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Kambja Rural Municipality?
Kambja Rural Municipality covers 275.2 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Kambja Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Kambja Rural Municipality went from 12,858 to 14,824, a change of +15.3%.
Where is Kambja Rural Municipality?
Kambja Rural Municipality is in Tartu County. Latitude 58.233, longitude 26.700.
Share of people aged 17 and under: what is the figure for Kambja Rural Municipality?
In Kambja Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 17 and under” stands at 27.8% (2026), ranking 2 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 18.1%.
Average floor area of dwellings: what is the figure for Kambja Rural Municipality?
In Kambja Rural Municipality, “Average floor area of dwellings” stands at 98.9 m² (2021), ranking 5 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 78.4 m².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kambja Rural Municipality?
In Kambja Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 950 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kambja Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Kambja Rural Municipality are Nõo Rural Municipality (11 km), Tartu City (16 km), Luunja Rural Municipality (17 km), Elva Rural Municipality (19 km), Tartu Rural Municipality (22 km).
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