Tartu Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Tartu Rural Municipality has a population of 13,671 (2026) across 741.8 km², or 18.4 people per km². It ranks 19 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.6% between 2022 and 2026.
- 13,671 residents
- 741.8 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 67 m
Tartu Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Tartu County, Tartu Rural Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: 84.4 ‰ in Tartu Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 38.0 ‰ in Tartu County and 25.1 ‰ nationally.
Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.3 ‰ in Tartu Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −0.7 ‰ in Tartu County and −4.7 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 953 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tartu County for “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 103,898 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tartu City (99,900 residents), 6.2 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 Tartu Rural Municipality over time
Tartu Rural Municipality had 11,729 residents in 2022 and 13,671 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 11,729 |
| 2023 | 12,420 |
| 2024 | 12,941 |
| 2025 | 13,256 |
| 2026 | 13,671 |
All indicators for Tartu 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 | Tartu Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.2% | 17.8% | 24.9% | ranked 69 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 25.0% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 8 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | −0.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 5 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.1 ‰ | 2.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 5 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tartu Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 26.8% | 13.0% | 22.3% | ranked 28 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 36.4% | 19.2% | 4.5% | ranked 7 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 50.7% | 29.8% | 50.2% | ranked 37 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 88.6 m² | 72.4 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 14 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84.4 ‰ | 38.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 3 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tartu Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 50.2% | 64.9% | 45.2% | ranked 32 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tartu Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,814 € | 2,047 € | 1,676 € | ranked 16 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,594 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 14 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,471 | 16,745 | 159,827 | ranked 13 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107.6 ‰ | 101.6 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 25 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 206.2 ‰ | 200.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 22 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.6 ‰ | 13.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 13 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tartu Rural Municipality | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.8% | 5.0% | 4.7% | ranked 35 of 75 |
Business sectors: Tartu Rural Municipality
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.2% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.5% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.4% ×1.8
- Manufacturing9.7% ×1.6
- Real estate6.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Tartu Rural Municipality
Where is Tartu Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tartu Rural Municipality?
Tartu Rural Municipality has 13,671 residents (2026), ranking 19 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Tartu Rural Municipality?
Tartu Rural Municipality covers 741.8 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Tartu Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Tartu Rural Municipality went from 11,729 to 13,671, a change of +16.6%.
Where is Tartu Rural Municipality?
Tartu Rural Municipality is in Tartu County. Latitude 58.424, longitude 26.782.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tartu Rural Municipality?
In Tartu Rural Municipality, “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 84.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3 of 71 municipalities; the national median is 8.8 ‰.
Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tartu Rural Municipality?
In Tartu Rural Municipality, “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 5 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −8.4 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tartu Rural Municipality?
In Tartu Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 953 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tartu Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Tartu Rural Municipality are Tartu City (6.2 km), Luunja Rural Municipality (10 km), Kastre Rural Municipality (20 km), Kambja Rural Municipality (22 km), Nõo Rural Municipality (22 km).
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