Mulgi Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Mulgi Rural Municipality has a population of 6,896 (2026) across 880.7 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 46 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2022 and 2026.
- 6,896 residents
- 880.7 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 73 m
Mulgi Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 4 municipalities in Viljandi County, Mulgi Rural Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Dwellings built before 1946: 46.5% in Mulgi Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 26.6% in Viljandi County and 14.6% nationally.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: −10.3 ‰ in Mulgi Rural Municipality, compared with an average of −5.7 ‰ in Viljandi County and −2.0 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 942 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 123,350 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Viljandi Rural Municipality (13,295 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,768 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mulgi Rural Municipality over time
Mulgi Rural Municipality had 7,026 residents in 2022 and 6,896 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,026 |
| 2023 | 7,086 |
| 2024 | 7,100 |
| 2025 | 7,040 |
| 2026 | 6,896 |
All indicators for Mulgi 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 | Mulgi Rural Municipality | Viljandi County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.4% | 25.3% | 24.9% | ranked 9 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 16.1% | 18.1% | 18.1% | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −11.5 ‰ | −7.1 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 53 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −10.3 ‰ | −5.7 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 68 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mulgi Rural Municipality | Viljandi County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 46.5% | 26.6% | 22.3% | ranked 4 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.5% | ranked 53 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 53.8% | 45.4% | 50.2% | ranked 34 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 78.5 m² | 77.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 36 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 53 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mulgi Rural Municipality | Viljandi County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 29.1% | 42.4% | 45.2% | ranked 60 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mulgi Rural Municipality | Viljandi County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,616 € | 1,715 € | 1,676 € | ranked 47 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,387 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 55 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 672 | 4,370 | 159,827 | ranked 45 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97.4 ‰ | 98.0 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 37 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 170.4 ‰ | 170.9 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 42 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.4 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 63 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mulgi Rural Municipality | Viljandi County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.7% | ranked 42 of 75 |
Business sectors: Mulgi 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 fishing32.4% ×5.0
- Construction14.1% ×1.3
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade9.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities4.2% ×0.8
- Transport and storage3.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Mulgi Rural Municipality
Where is Mulgi Rural Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mulgi Rural Municipality?
Mulgi Rural Municipality has 6,896 residents (2026), ranking 46 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Mulgi Rural Municipality?
Mulgi Rural Municipality covers 880.7 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Mulgi Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Mulgi Rural Municipality went from 7,026 to 6,896, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Mulgi Rural Municipality?
Mulgi Rural Municipality is in Viljandi County. Latitude 58.167, longitude 25.417.
Dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Mulgi Rural Municipality?
In Mulgi Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built before 1946” stands at 46.5% (2021), ranking 4 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 22.3%.
Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mulgi Rural Municipality?
In Mulgi Rural Municipality, “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at −10.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 68 of 75 municipalities; the national median is −0.5 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mulgi Rural Municipality?
In Mulgi Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 942 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mulgi Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Mulgi Rural Municipality are Viljandi Rural Municipality (16 km), Viljandi City (24 km), Saarde Rural Municipality (27 km), Tõrva Rural Municipality (36 km), Põhja-Sakala Rural Municipality (39 km).
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