Kastre Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Kastre Rural Municipality has a population of 6,380 (2026) across 492.7 km², or 12.9 people per km². It ranks 49 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 6,380 residents
- 492.7 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 54 m
Kastre Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Tartu County, Kastre Rural Municipality ranks No. 5 by population.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.2 ‰ in Kastre Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 2.2 ‰ in Tartu County and −2.0 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings built before 1946: 46.3% in Kastre Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 13.0% in Tartu County and 14.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 954 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tartu County for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Tartu County for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 69,010 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Luunja Rural Municipality, 11.3 km away.
Population of Kastre Rural Municipality over time
Kastre Rural Municipality had 5,401 residents in 2022 and 6,380 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,401 |
| 2023 | 5,718 |
| 2024 | 5,986 |
| 2025 | 6,148 |
| 2026 | 6,380 |
All indicators for Kastre 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 | Kastre Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.7% | 17.8% | 24.9% | ranked 66 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 24.1% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 10 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 ‰ | −0.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 8 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.2 ‰ | 2.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 1 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kastre Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 46.3% | 13.0% | 22.3% | ranked 5 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 17.3% | 19.2% | 4.5% | ranked 14 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 66.6% | 29.8% | 50.2% | ranked 13 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 89.7 m² | 72.4 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 13 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56.4 ‰ | 38.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 8 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kastre Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 34.1% | 64.9% | 45.2% | ranked 53 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kastre Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,662 € | 2,047 € | 1,676 € | ranked 41 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,500 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 32 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 571 | 16,745 | 159,827 | ranked 52 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89.5 ‰ | 101.6 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 51 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 172.6 ‰ | 200.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 41 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.2 ‰ | 13.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 9 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kastre Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.6% | 5.0% | 4.7% | ranked 42 of 75 |
Business sectors: Kastre Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.9% ×1.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.3% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.5
- Real estate6.5% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.6% ×0.5
- Transport and storage4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kastre Rural Municipality
Where is Kastre Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kastre Rural Municipality?
Kastre Rural Municipality has 6,380 residents (2026), ranking 49 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Kastre Rural Municipality?
Kastre Rural Municipality covers 492.7 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Kastre Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Kastre Rural Municipality went from 5,401 to 6,380, a change of +18.1%.
Where is Kastre Rural Municipality?
Kastre Rural Municipality is in Tartu County. Latitude 58.317, longitude 27.067.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kastre Rural Municipality?
In Kastre Rural Municipality, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 1 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −0.5 ‰.
Dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Kastre Rural Municipality?
In Kastre Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built before 1946” stands at 46.3% (2021), ranking 5 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 22.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kastre Rural Municipality?
In Kastre Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 954 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kastre Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Kastre Rural Municipality are Luunja Rural Municipality (11 km), Tartu Rural Municipality (20 km), Tartu City (21 km), Kambja Rural Municipality (23 km), Peipsiääre Rural Municipality (27 km).
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