Antsla Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Antsla Rural Municipality has a population of 3,959 (2026) across 414.9 km², or 9.5 people per km². It ranks 70 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2022 and 2026.
- 3,959 residents
- 414.9 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 86 m
Antsla Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Võru County, Antsla Rural Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64: 3.4% in Antsla Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 4.1% in Võru County and 5.4% nationally.
Average monthly gross wage: 1,427 € in Antsla Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 1,605 € in Võru County and 1,999 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 34.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 933 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly gross wage”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 58,113 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Valga Rural Municipality (15,173 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Antsla Rural Municipality over time
Antsla Rural Municipality had 4,222 residents in 2022 and 3,959 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,222 |
| 2023 | 4,200 |
| 2024 | 4,095 |
| 2025 | 4,015 |
| 2026 | 3,959 |
All indicators for Antsla 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 | Antsla Rural Municipality | Võru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.1% | 24.9% | 24.9% | ranked 28 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 16.1% | 17.0% | 18.1% | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −12.8 ‰ | −10.3 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 63 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.0 ‰ | −6.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 45 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Antsla Rural Municipality | Võru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 40.0% | 34.9% | 22.3% | ranked 12 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% | ranked 60 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 63.8% | 51.0% | 50.2% | ranked 17 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 75.9 m² | 71.1 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 46 of 75 |
Energy
| Indicator | Antsla Rural Municipality | Võru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 26.3% | 41.3% | 45.2% | ranked 67 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Antsla Rural Municipality | Võru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,427 € | 1,605 € | 1,676 € | ranked 72 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,205 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 71 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 405 | 3,420 | 159,827 | ranked 69 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102.3 ‰ | 103.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 31 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 185.9 ‰ | 186.6 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 31 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.6 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 70 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Antsla Rural Municipality | Võru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 3.4% | 4.1% | 4.7% | ranked 74 of 75 |
Business sectors: Antsla 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 fishing34.3% ×5.3
- Construction14.3% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×1.8
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical4.0% ×0.3
- Transport and storage3.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Antsla Rural Municipality
Where is Antsla Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Antsla Rural Municipality?
Antsla Rural Municipality has 3,959 residents (2026), ranking 70 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Antsla Rural Municipality?
Antsla Rural Municipality covers 414.9 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Antsla Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Antsla Rural Municipality went from 4,222 to 3,959, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Antsla Rural Municipality?
Antsla Rural Municipality is in Võru County. Latitude 57.833, longitude 26.533.
Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64: what is the figure for Antsla Rural Municipality?
In Antsla Rural Municipality, “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64” stands at 3.4% (2025), ranking 74 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.7%.
Average monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Antsla Rural Municipality?
In Antsla Rural Municipality, “Average monthly gross wage” stands at 1,427 € (2025), ranking 72 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 1,676 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Antsla Rural Municipality?
In Antsla Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 933 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Antsla Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Antsla Rural Municipality are Valga Rural Municipality (20 km), Kanepi Rural Municipality (21 km), Otepää Rural Municipality (24 km), Rõuge Rural Municipality (25 km), Võru City (27 km).
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