Saue vald (Lääne)
Saue vald (Lääne) is a city in Estonia. Its population was 8,500 at the start of 2024. The nearest airport was TKD, 579 km away, with 1 listed destinations in June 2026.
Population8,500 peoplemunicipality · Verified 2026-07-12Official source · Estonian EHAK official classification
Fiber Coverage Pct80 %maakond · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet (TTJA)
Income Tax Max Rate Percent20 %national · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA)
Median Salary Eur Month1,550 EUR/monthmaakond · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · Statistics Estonia
Top Employment SectorManufacturing (C), Agriculture forestry and fishing (A), Wholesale and retail trade (G)maakond · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · Statistics Estonia
Unemployment Rate Percent7 %maakond · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · Statistics Estonia
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-12
Who Saue vald (Lääne) may suit
Relative profile scores use comparable published values. They are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Population and city profile
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area | 490 km2 | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceMaa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board) Source-backed value · linn |
| Foreign Population Pct | 8 % | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceStatistics Estonia Source-backed value · maakond |
| Population density | 11.3 people/km² | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceStatistics Estonia Source-backed value · linn |
| Population | 8,500 people | 2026-07-122024 | Official sourceEstonian EHAK official classification Source-backed value |
Work and income
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Coverage Pct | 80 % | 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 | 1,550 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 | 7 % | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceStatistics Estonia Source-backed value · maakond |
Climate and air quality
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average January temperature | -5 °C | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceKeskkonnaagentuur (KAUR) / ilmateenistus.ee Source-backed value · linn |
| Annual precipitation | 600 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 |
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
What is the typical salary in Saue vald (Lääne)?
The median gross salary is 1,550 EUR/month. Source: Statistics Estonia, checked 2026-06-12.
How many people live in Saue vald (Lääne)?
The published population is 8,500 people. Source: Estonian EHAK official classification, checked 2026-07-12.
Cities of a similar size in Estonia
Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.
Sources
Estonian EHAK official classificationOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-12Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet (TTJA)Official source · Checked 2026-08-04Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA)Official source · Checked 2026-08-04Statistics EstoniaOfficial source · Checked 2026-08-04Statistics EstoniaOfficial source · Checked 2026-08-04Keskkonnaagentuur (KAUR) / ilmateenistus.eeOfficial source · Checked 2026-08-04
Spotted a number that looks wrong? Every value here carries its source and date — tell us what you found and we will re-check it against the source.