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Living in Rakvere linn

The unemployment rate was 2.6% at the end of 2025. Rakvere linn, a city in Estonia, had a population of 15,668 at the start of 2025. At the start of 2025, the foreign population was 1,399.

Which Estonia-wide rules apply when you move to Rakvere linn?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in EstoniaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Rakvere linn.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Rakvere linn yet. Estonia has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings8,685 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Estonia5Official
Housing Vacancy Rate Percent25.68 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Estonia6Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Rakvere linn?

The median gross salary is 1,460 EUR/month (2026). The regional series (home-region basis, 2026Q1) is a separate labelled row in the table.

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions. the regional series (home-region basis, {period}) is a separate labelled row in the table — shown in the table below.

  • Median gross salary: 1,460 EUR/month · Statistics Estonia7
  • Median gross salary (regional): 1,460 EUR/month · 2026-08-26 · andmed.stat.ee7

What is the unemployment rate in Rakvere linn?

The unemployment rate is about 2.6 % (2025). Source: Statistics Estonia TT065 + RV0240 — registered unemployment share16

Unemployment across cities in EstoniaUnemployment in Rakvere linn is 2.6%. Of 16 cities with data, 9 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Estonia per band9 cities: 2% to under 4%92–4Rakvere linn 2.6%3 cities: 4% to under 6%34–61 city: 6% to under 8%16–81 city: 8% to under 10%18–101 city: 10% to under 12%110–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary1,460 EUR/month4 Aug 2026Statistics Estonia7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,460 EUR/month26 Aug 2026andmed.stat.ee7Official
Unemployment rate2.6 %country median 3.2%31 Dec 2025Statistics Estonia TT065 + RV0240 — registered unemployment share16Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rakvere linn. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Eesti Töötukassa — Public employment service

Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rakvere linn. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct75.95 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Estonia9Official

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was TLL, 86.8 km away, with 28 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport28 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat3Official
Nearest airportTLL13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv4Official
Distance to nearest airport86.8 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rakvere linn. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

2026 free Estonian language courses with named regional locations — State Language Course

Integration Foundation and named language schools

For permanent residents, returnees.

EstonianIn Person, Onlinefree
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Estonian language courses for newcomers and residents — State Language Course

Integration Foundation

For newly arrived residents, permanent residents, returnees.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Rakvere linn.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rakvere linn average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Rakvere linn average monthly precipitation, mm020406080382927294168617654615238JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average January temperature-5 °C28 Aug 2026Keskkonnaagentuur (KAUR) / ilmateenistus.ee1Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -1 · Feb -1.2 · Mar 2.6 · Apr 8.8 · May 14.7 · Jun 18.9 · Jul 21.8 · Aug 20.9 · Sep 16.1 · Oct 9.5 · Nov 4 · Dec 0.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station KUNDA17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.7 · Feb -6.7 · Mar -4 · Apr 0.8 · May 5.3 · Jun 10.1 · Jul 13.2 · Aug 12.4 · Sep 8.6 · Oct 4 · Nov -0.2 · Dec -3.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station KUNDA17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.3 · Feb -4 · Mar -0.8 · Apr 4.4 · May 9.8 · Jun 14.4 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 16.5 · Sep 12.2 · Oct 6.7 · Nov 1.9 · Dec -1.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station KUNDA17Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 38.1 · Feb 28.5 · Mar 27.1 · Apr 28.5 · May 40.9 · Jun 67.6 · Jul 61.1 · Aug 75.9 · Sep 54 · Oct 61.4 · Nov 51.9 · Dec 38.4 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station KUNDA17Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Estonia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Estonia cities
Maardu linn16,875 residentsViljandi linn17,157 residentsRapla vald13,486 residentsTartu vald13,256 residentsHaapsalu13,033 residentsJõgeva vald12,849 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Rakvere linn?

The published population was 15,668 people in January 2025. Source: Statistics Estonia RV0240 — population by place of residence14

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Rakvere linn residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.1%Foreign residents 8.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area284 km²27 Aug 2026Maa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board)2Official
Foreign-resident share13.63 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Estonia8Official
Foreign residents1,399 people1 Jan 2025Statistics Estonia RV068 — population by citizenship and place of residence15Official
Population density20.6 people/km²27 Aug 2026Statistics Estonia10Official
Population15,668 people1 Jan 2025Statistics Estonia RV0240 — population by place of residence14Official

International community in Rakvere linn

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Population in the 2021 Population and Housing Census; total age group and total sex · 2021 Census (31 December 2021)

Published groupPeopleShare
Country of birth total15,141100.0%
Estonia13,95592.2%
Russian Federation6984.6%
Ukraine2111.4%
Other foreign country900.6%
Finland470.3%
Belarus430.3%
Latvia300.2%
Kazakhstan180.1%
Georgia130.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Lithuania110.1%
Germany80.1%
Azerbaidjan60.0%
United Kingdom60.0%
Uzbekistan30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13

Citizenship

Population in the 2021 Population and Housing Census; total age group and total sex · 2021 Census (31 December 2021)

Published groupPeopleShare
Citizenship total15,141100.0%
Estonian citizenship14,33694.7%
Russian citizenship2881.9%
Citizenship of another country2591.7%
Citizenship undetermined2541.7%
Citizenship unknown40.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Ancestry or ethnicity

Population in the 2021 Population and Housing Census; total age group and total sex · 2021 Census (31 December 2021)

Published groupPeopleShare
Ethnic nationalities total15,141100.0%
Estonian13,38688.4%
Russian1,1557.6%
Ukrainian1931.3%
Finn1210.8%
Other ethnic nationalities1120.7%
Ethnic nationality unknown810.5%
Belarusian360.2%
Latvian140.1%
Pole120.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Tatar80.1%
German80.1%
Armenian70.0%
Lithuanian70.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11

Is Rakvere linn a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student56%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 51–73%
Retirement52%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–66%
Foreign residents1,399 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Statistics Estonia RV068 — population by citizenship and place of residence
Population15,668 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Statistics Estonia RV0240 — population by place of residence
Dwellings8,685 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Estonia
Median gross salary1,460 EUR/month4 Aug 2026Official source · Statistics Estonia
Median gross salary (regional)1,460 EUR/month26 Aug 2026Official source · andmed.stat.ee
Unemployment rate2.6 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Estonia TT065 + RV0240 — registered unemployment share
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-28

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rakvere linn when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Rakvere linn?

The published population was 15,668 people in January 2025. Source: Statistics Estonia RV0240 — population by place of residence.

What is the typical salary in Rakvere linn?

The median gross salary is 1,460 EUR/month (2026). The regional series (home-region basis, 2026Q1) is a separate labelled row in the table. Source: Statistics Estonia.

What is the unemployment rate in Rakvere linn?

The unemployment rate is about 2.6 % (2025). Source: Statistics Estonia TT065 + RV0240 — registered unemployment share.

What is the typical salary around Rakvere linn?

The median gross salary is 1,460 EUR/month. Source: andmed.stat.ee.

How many foreign residents live in Rakvere linn?

1,399 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Estonia RV068 — population by citizenship and place of residence.

Is Rakvere linn a good place to live?

Rakvere linn may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Country of birth total live in Rakvere linn?

The official country of birth distribution records 15,141 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census (31 December 2021). This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Rakvere linn, Estonia: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ee/rakvere-linn/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_rakvere-linn-estonia-salary-jobs-climate_920a504a3020,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Rakvere linn, Estonia: salary, jobs, climate},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ee/rakvere-linn/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Keskkonnaagentuur (KAUR) / ilmateenistus.ee ilmateenistus.ee · checked 2026-06-12
  2. Maa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board) geoportaal.maaamet.ee · checked 2026-06-12
  3. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  4. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  5. Statistics Estonia andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Estonia andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Statistics Estonia andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-08-04
  8. Statistics Estonia andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-08-07
  9. Statistics Estonia andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-08-07
  10. Statistics Estonia andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-06-12
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  1. Statistics Estonia (Statistical database) ancestry_or_ethnicity distribution andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-08-28
  2. Statistics Estonia (Statistical database) citizenship distribution andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-08-28
  3. Statistics Estonia (Statistical database) country_of_birth distribution andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-08-28
  4. Statistics Estonia RV0240 — population by place of residence Statistics Estonia RV0240 · andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-07-26
  5. Statistics Estonia RV068 — population by citizenship and place of residence Statistics Estonia RV068 · andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-07-26
  6. Statistics Estonia TT065 + RV0240 — registered unemployment share Statistics Estonia TT065 + RV0240 · andmed.stat.ee · checked 2026-07-26
  7. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station KUNDA WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31

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