Tõrva Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Tõrva Rural Municipality has a population of 5,736 (2026) across 647.2 km², or 8.9 people per km². It ranks 55 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2022 and 2026.
- 5,736 residents
- 647.2 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 60 m
Tõrva Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Valga County, Tõrva Rural Municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants: −18.8 ‰ in Tõrva Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −12.3 ‰ in Valga County and −4.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings built after 2000: 1.2% in Tõrva Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 2.6% in Valga County and 15.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 937 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 90,640 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Valga Rural Municipality (15,173 residents), 27 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,748 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Tõrva Rural Municipality over time
Tõrva Rural Municipality had 5,872 residents in 2022 and 5,736 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,872 |
| 2023 | 5,862 |
| 2024 | 5,889 |
| 2025 | 5,851 |
| 2026 | 5,736 |
All indicators for Tõrva 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 | Tõrva Rural Municipality | Valga County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.1% | 26.1% | 24.9% | ranked 17 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 17.4% | 17.1% | 18.1% | ranked 48 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −18.8 ‰ | −12.3 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 71 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.2 ‰ | −7.5 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 42 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tõrva Rural Municipality | Valga County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 29.0% | 19.8% | 22.3% | ranked 23 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 4.5% | ranked 69 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 54.9% | 46.5% | 50.2% | ranked 30 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 76.7 m² | 71.4 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 45 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 62 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tõrva Rural Municipality | Valga County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 40.4% | 45.1% | 45.2% | ranked 45 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tõrva Rural Municipality | Valga County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,603 € | 1,557 € | 1,676 € | ranked 52 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,371 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 58 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 514 | 2,213 | 159,827 | ranked 59 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89.6 ‰ | 81.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 50 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 173.8 ‰ | 149.9 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 39 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 52 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tõrva Rural Municipality | Valga County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | ranked 14 of 75 |
Business sectors: Tõrva 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 fishing24.1% ×3.7
- Construction14.6% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade10.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.8% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×1.8
- Real estate4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Tõrva Rural Municipality
Where is Tõrva Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tõrva Rural Municipality?
Tõrva Rural Municipality has 5,736 residents (2026), ranking 55 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Tõrva Rural Municipality?
Tõrva Rural Municipality covers 647.2 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Tõrva Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Tõrva Rural Municipality went from 5,872 to 5,736, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Tõrva Rural Municipality?
Tõrva Rural Municipality is in Valga County. Latitude 58.000, longitude 25.933.
Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tõrva Rural Municipality?
In Tõrva Rural Municipality, “Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −18.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 71 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −8.4 ‰.
Dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Tõrva Rural Municipality?
In Tõrva Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built after 2000” stands at 1.2% (2021), ranking 69 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tõrva Rural Municipality?
In Tõrva Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 937 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tõrva Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Tõrva Rural Municipality are Valga Rural Municipality (27 km), Otepää Rural Municipality (34 km), Viljandi Rural Municipality (35 km), Mulgi Rural Municipality (36 km), Elva Rural Municipality (37 km).
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