Saaremaa vald
Saaremaa vald is a city in Estonia. Its population was 13,390 at the start of 2024. The unemployment rate was 3.1% at the end of 2025. The nearest airport was TKD, 579 km away, with 1 listed destinations in June 2026. For Saaremaa vald, the foreign population was 1,198 at the start of 2025.
Who Saaremaa vald may suit
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Population and city profile
Derived from the published population and foreign-resident counts.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area | 953 km2 | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceMaa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board) Source-backed value · linn |
| Foreign Population Pct | 5 % | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceStatistics Estonia Source-backed value · maakond |
| Foreign residents | 1,198 people | 2026-07-26Aging | Official sourceStatistics Estonia RV068 — population by citizenship and place of residence Source-backed value |
| Population density | 10.7 people/km² | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceStatistics Estonia Source-backed value · linn |
| Population | 13,390 people | 2026-07-122024 | Official sourceEstonian EHAK official classification Source-backed value |
Work and income
Published unemployment rates for cities in the same country.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Coverage Pct | 76 % | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceTarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet (TTJA) Source-backed value · maakond |
| Income Tax Max Rate Percent | 20 % | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceMaksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) Source-backed value · national |
| Median Salary Eur Month | 1,450 EUR/month | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceStatistics Estonia Source-backed value · maakond |
| Top Employment Sector | Manufacturing (C), Agriculture forestry and fishing (A), Wholesale and retail trade (G) | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceStatistics Estonia Source-backed value · maakond |
| Unemployment Rate Percent | 8 % | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceStatistics Estonia Source-backed value · maakond |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1041 %country median 2.9% — 6% above | 2026-07-26Aging | Official sourceStatistics Estonia TT065 + RV0240 — registered unemployment share Source-backed value |
Climate and air quality
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average January temperature | -6 °C | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceKeskkonnaagentuur (KAUR) / ilmateenistus.ee Source-backed value · linn |
| Annual precipitation | 700 mm | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceKeskkonnaagentuur (KAUR) / ilmateenistus.ee Source-backed value · linn |
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations from nearest airport | 1 count | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOpenFlights — routes.dat Source-backed value |
| Nearest airport | TKD code | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOurAirports — airports.csv Source-backed value |
| Distance to nearest airport | 579 km | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOurAirports — airports.csv Source-backed value |
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax Rate Percent | 0 % | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceMaksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) Source-backed value · national |
| Employer Social Contribution Percent | 33 % | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceMaksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) Source-backed value · national |
| Standard VAT rate | 22 % | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceMaksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) Source-backed value · national |
Worked out from these numbers
Arithmetic on the published values above. Each one names what it assumed.
How international is the population?
8.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,198 people of 13,390 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
What is the typical salary in Saaremaa vald?
The median gross salary is 1,450 EUR/month. Source: Statistics Estonia, checked 2026-06-12.
What is the unemployment rate in Saaremaa vald?
The unemployment rate is 3.1041 %. Source: Statistics Estonia TT065 + RV0240 — registered unemployment share, checked 2026-07-26.
How many people live in Saaremaa vald?
The published population is 13,390 people. Source: Estonian EHAK official classification, checked 2026-07-12.
How many foreign residents live in Saaremaa vald?
1,198 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Estonia RV068 — population by citizenship and place of residence, checked 2026-07-26.
Cities of a similar size in Estonia
Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.
Sources
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