Võru Rural Municipality: population and statistics
Võru Rural Municipality has a population of 10,204 (2026) across 952.3 km², or 10.7 people per km². It ranks 33 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2022 and 2026.
- 10,204 residents
- 952.3 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 80 m
Võru Rural Municipality in numbers
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Võru County, Võru Rural Municipality ranks No. 2 by population.
Dwellings built before 1946: 42.8% in Võru Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 34.9% in Võru County and 14.6% nationally.
Dwellings with central heating: 27.7% in Võru Rural Municipality, compared with an average of 41.3% in Võru County and 68.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 942 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Võru County for “Share of people aged 17 and under”.
- Number 1 in Võru County for “Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings built before 1946”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 133,375 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Võru City, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tartu City (99,900 residents), 61 km away.
Population of Võru Rural Municipality over time
Võru Rural Municipality had 10,367 residents in 2022 and 10,204 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,367 |
| 2023 | 10,374 |
| 2024 | 10,310 |
| 2025 | 10,290 |
| 2026 | 10,204 |
All indicators for Võru 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 | Võru Rural Municipality | Võru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 24.9% | 24.9% | ranked 53 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 18.4% | 17.0% | 18.1% | ranked 34 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −11.0 ‰ | −10.3 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 49 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 ‰ | −6.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 31 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Võru Rural Municipality | Võru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 42.8% | 34.9% | 22.3% | ranked 8 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% | ranked 37 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 67.2% | 51.0% | 50.2% | ranked 10 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 81.0 m² | 71.1 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 28 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 4.8 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 38 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Võru Rural Municipality | Võru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 27.7% | 41.3% | 45.2% | ranked 63 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Võru Rural Municipality | Võru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,819 € | 1,605 € | 1,676 € | ranked 14 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,582 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 16 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,071 | 3,420 | 159,827 | ranked 27 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105.0 ‰ | 103.1 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 27 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 186.8 ‰ | 186.6 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 30 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.8 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 26 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Võru Rural Municipality | Võru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 4.0% | 4.1% | 4.7% | ranked 63 of 75 |
Business sectors: Võru 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 fishing26.8% ×4.2
- Construction16.6% ×1.5
- Manufacturing11.2% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.5
- Other service activities4.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services3.9% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Võru Rural Municipality
Where is Võru Rural Municipality?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Võru Rural Municipality?
Võru Rural Municipality has 10,204 residents (2026), ranking 33 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Võru Rural Municipality?
Võru Rural Municipality covers 952.3 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Võru Rural Municipality growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Võru Rural Municipality went from 10,367 to 10,204, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Võru Rural Municipality?
Võru Rural Municipality is in Võru County. Latitude 57.851, longitude 27.023.
Dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Võru Rural Municipality?
In Võru Rural Municipality, “Dwellings built before 1946” stands at 42.8% (2021), ranking 8 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 22.3%.
Dwellings with central heating: what is the figure for Võru Rural Municipality?
In Võru Rural Municipality, “Dwellings with central heating” stands at 27.7% (2021), ranking 63 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Võru Rural Municipality?
In Võru Rural Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 942 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Võru Rural Municipality?
The nearest to Võru Rural Municipality are Võru City (1.8 km), Rõuge Rural Municipality (15 km), Põlva Rural Municipality (21 km), Kanepi Rural Municipality (22 km), Antsla Rural Municipality (29 km).
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