Peipsiääre Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Peipsiääre Rural Municipality has a population of 4,935 (2026) across 652.2 km², or 7.6 people per km². It ranks 61 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2022 and 2026.
- 4,935 residents
- 652.2 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 32 m
Peipsiääre Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Tartu County, Peipsiääre Rural Municipality ranks No. 7 by population.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): 70.7% in Peipsiääre Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 29.8% in Tartu County and 27.4% nationally.
Dwellings with central heating: 22.3% in Peipsiääre Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 64.9% in Tartu County and 68.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 35.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 923 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tartu County for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Tartu County for “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)”.
- “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly gross wage”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 91,343 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
Population of Peipsiääre Rural Municipality over time
Peipsiääre Rural Municipality had 5,108 residents in 2022 and 4,935 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,108 |
| 2023 | 5,059 |
| 2024 | 5,036 |
| 2025 | 5,020 |
| 2026 | 4,935 |
All indicators for Peipsiääre 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 | Peipsiääre Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 17.8% | 24.9% | ranked 29 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 16.8% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 55 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −10.6 ‰ | −0.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 47 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −7.0 ‰ | 2.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 59 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peipsiääre Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 29.6% | 13.0% | 22.3% | ranked 20 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.9% | 19.2% | 4.5% | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 70.7% | 29.8% | 50.2% | ranked 6 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 77.3 m² | 72.4 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 41 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 38.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 56 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Peipsiääre Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 22.3% | 64.9% | 45.2% | ranked 70 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peipsiääre Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,507 € | 2,047 € | 1,676 € | ranked 70 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,289 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 69 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 479 | 16,745 | 159,827 | ranked 62 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97.1 ‰ | 101.6 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 38 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 169.2 ‰ | 200.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 43 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.7 ‰ | 13.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 48 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peipsiääre Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 6.9% | 5.0% | 4.7% | ranked 9 of 75 |
Business sectors: Peipsiääre Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35.1% ×5.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×0.8
- Construction10.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×2.0
- Transport and storage4.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services3.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Peipsiääre Rural Municipality
Where is Peipsiääre Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peipsiääre Rural Municipality?
Peipsiääre Rural Municipality has 4,935 residents (2026), ranking 61 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Peipsiääre Rural Municipality?
Peipsiääre Rural Municipality covers 652.2 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Peipsiääre Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Peipsiääre Rural Municipality went from 5,108 to 4,935, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Peipsiääre Rural Municipality?
Peipsiääre Rural Municipality is in Tartu County. Latitude 58.546, longitude 27.215.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): what is the figure for Peipsiääre Rural Municipality?
In Peipsiääre Rural Municipality, “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)” stands at 70.7% (2021), ranking 6 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 50.2%.
Dwellings with central heating: what is the figure for Peipsiääre Rural Municipality?
In Peipsiääre Rural Municipality, “Dwellings with central heating” stands at 22.3% (2021), ranking 70 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Peipsiääre Rural Municipality?
In Peipsiääre Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 923 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Peipsiääre Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Peipsiääre Rural Municipality are Kastre Rural Municipality (27 km), Tartu Rural Municipality (29 km), Luunja Rural Municipality (29 km), Tartu City (34 km), Mustvee Rural Municipality (37 km).
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