Luunja Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Luunja Rural Municipality has a population of 6,049 (2026) across 131.8 km², or 45.9 people per km². It ranks 52 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2022 and 2026.
- 6,049 residents
- 131.8 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 33 m
Luunja Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Tartu County, Luunja Rural Municipality ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 10.7% in Luunja Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 17.8% in Tartu County and 21.4% nationally.
Dwellings built after 2000: 57.3% in Luunja Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 19.2% in Tartu County and 15.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 957 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tartu County for “Dwellings built after 2000”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,452 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tartu City (99,900 residents), 9.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,828 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Luunja Rural Municipality over time
Luunja Rural Municipality had 5,378 residents in 2022 and 6,049 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,378 |
| 2023 | 5,612 |
| 2024 | 5,840 |
| 2025 | 5,851 |
| 2026 | 6,049 |
All indicators for Luunja 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 | Luunja Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 10.7% | 17.8% | 24.9% | ranked 73 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 25.3% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 6 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | −0.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 4 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.2 ‰ | 2.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 4 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luunja Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.2% | 13.0% | 22.3% | ranked 60 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 57.3% | 19.2% | 4.5% | ranked 3 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 43.9% | 29.8% | 50.2% | ranked 50 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 94.6 m² | 72.4 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 7 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63.5 ‰ | 38.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 6 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Luunja Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 62.8% | 64.9% | 45.2% | ranked 19 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luunja Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,749 € | 2,047 € | 1,676 € | ranked 24 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,508 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 28 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 585 | 16,745 | 159,827 | ranked 50 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96.7 ‰ | 101.6 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 41 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 190.4 ‰ | 200.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 29 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.7 ‰ | 13.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 12 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luunja Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.7% | 5.0% | 4.7% | ranked 38 of 75 |
Business sectors: Luunja Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.8% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade13.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.7
- Real estate10.3% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.4% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.8% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Luunja Rural Municipality
Where is Luunja Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luunja Rural Municipality?
Luunja Rural Municipality has 6,049 residents (2026), ranking 52 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Luunja Rural Municipality?
Luunja Rural Municipality covers 131.8 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Luunja Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Luunja Rural Municipality went from 5,378 to 6,049, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Luunja Rural Municipality?
Luunja Rural Municipality is in Tartu County. Latitude 58.350, longitude 26.883.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Luunja Rural Municipality?
In Luunja Rural Municipality, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 10.7% (2026), ranking 73 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 24.9%.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Luunja Rural Municipality?
In Luunja Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 57.3% (2021), ranking 3 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Luunja Rural Municipality?
In Luunja Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 957 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Luunja Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Luunja Rural Municipality are Tartu City (9.2 km), Tartu Rural Municipality (10 km), Kastre Rural Municipality (11 km), Kambja Rural Municipality (17 km), Nõo Rural Municipality (22 km).
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