Nõo Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Nõo Rural Municipality has a population of 4,442 (2026) across 169.1 km², or 26.3 people per km². It ranks 66 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 4,442 residents
- 169.1 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 61 m
Nõo Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Tartu County, Nõo Rural Municipality ranks No. 8 by population.
Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.3 ‰ in Nõo Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −0.7 ‰ in Tartu County and −4.7 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 953 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,682 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Elva Rural Municipality (14,624 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,812 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Nõo Rural Municipality over time
Nõo Rural Municipality had 4,266 residents in 2022 and 4,442 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,266 |
| 2023 | 4,289 |
| 2024 | 4,387 |
| 2025 | 4,371 |
| 2026 | 4,442 |
All indicators for Nõo 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 | Nõo Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.9% | 17.8% | 24.9% | ranked 61 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 23.0% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 13 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | −0.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 7 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 2.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 8 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nõo Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 27.5% | 13.0% | 22.3% | ranked 27 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 9.6% | 19.2% | 4.5% | ranked 23 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 64.2% | 29.8% | 50.2% | ranked 16 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 86.3 m² | 72.4 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 15 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.2 ‰ | 38.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 11 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nõo Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 38.4% | 64.9% | 45.2% | ranked 46 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nõo Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,696 € | 2,047 € | 1,676 € | ranked 33 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,530 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 26 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 409 | 16,745 | 159,827 | ranked 67 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92.1 ‰ | 101.6 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 45 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 180.5 ‰ | 200.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 34 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.0 ‰ | 13.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 11 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nõo Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.4% | 5.0% | 4.7% | ranked 19 of 75 |
Business sectors: Nõo Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction15.9% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.7% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.6% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.0
- Transport and storage3.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Nõo Rural Municipality
Where is Nõo Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nõo Rural Municipality?
Nõo Rural Municipality has 4,442 residents (2026), ranking 66 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Nõo Rural Municipality?
Nõo Rural Municipality covers 169.1 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Nõo Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Nõo Rural Municipality went from 4,266 to 4,442, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Nõo Rural Municipality?
Nõo Rural Municipality is in Tartu County. Latitude 58.276, longitude 26.538.
Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nõo Rural Municipality?
In Nõo Rural Municipality, “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −8.4 ‰.
Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises): what is the figure for Nõo Rural Municipality?
In Nõo Rural Municipality, “Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises)” stands at 409 (2025), ranking 67 of 78 municipalities; the national median is 799.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nõo Rural Municipality?
In Nõo Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 953 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nõo Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Nõo Rural Municipality are Elva Rural Municipality (10 km), Kambja Rural Municipality (11 km), Tartu City (16 km), Tartu Rural Municipality (22 km), Luunja Rural Municipality (22 km).
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