Valga vald
The unemployment rate was 4.6% at the end of 2025. Valga vald, a city in Estonia, had a population of 16,100 at the start of 2024. For Valga vald, the nearest airport was TKD, 579 km away, with 1 listed destinations in June 2026.
Who Valga vald may suit
Relative profile scores use comparable published values. They are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Population and city profile
Derived from the published population and foreign-resident counts.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area | 889 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 | 2,577 people | 2026-07-26Aging | Official sourceStatistics Estonia RV068 — population by citizenship and place of residence Source-backed value |
| Population density | 10.3 people/km² | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceStatistics Estonia Source-backed value · linn |
| Population | 16,100 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 | 75 % | 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 | 1,500 EUR/month | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceStatistics Estonia Source-backed value · maakond |
| Top Employment Sector | Agriculture forestry and fishing (A), Manufacturing (C), Education (P) | 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 | 4.6002 %country median 2.9% — 57% above | 2026-07-26Aging | Official sourceStatistics Estonia TT065 + RV0240 — registered unemployment share Source-backed value |
Climate and air quality
Published monthly climate normals for this city.
Published monthly climate normals for this city.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average January temperature | -5.5 °C | 2026-06-12Fresh | Official sourceKeskkonnaagentuur (KAUR) / ilmateenistus.ee Source-backed value · linn |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan -1.6 · Feb -1.1 · Mar 3.8 · Apr 11.6 · May 17.7 · Jun 21.2 · Jul 23.6 · Aug 22.2 · Sep 16.6 · Oct 9.5 · Nov 3.5 · Dec 0.1 °C | 2026-08-011991 | Official sourceWMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VALGA Source-backed value · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan -6.6 · Feb -7.4 · Mar -4.2 · Apr 0.9 · May 5.5 · Jun 10 · Jul 12.6 · Aug 11.5 · Sep 7.3 · Oct 2.8 · Nov -0.9 · Dec -4.2 °C | 2026-08-011991 | Official sourceWMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VALGA Source-backed value · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan -4 · Feb -4.3 · Mar -0.4 · Apr 6 · May 11.6 · Jun 15.6 · Jul 18 · Aug 16.5 · Sep 11.6 · Oct 5.9 · Nov 1.3 · Dec -2 °C | 2026-08-011991 | Official sourceWMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VALGA Source-backed value · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 51.7 · Feb 42 · Mar 38 · Apr 36.6 · May 51.5 · Jun 81.6 · Jul 66.6 · Aug 78 · Sep 52.6 · Oct 70.5 · Nov 55.7 · Dec 50.2 mm | 2026-08-011991 | Official sourceWMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VALGA Source-backed value · nearest-station reading |
| 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 |
Worked out from these numbers
Arithmetic on the published values above. Each one names what it assumed.
How international is the population?
16% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,577 people of 16,100 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 Valga vald?
The median gross salary is 1,500 EUR/month. Source: Statistics Estonia, checked 2026-06-12.
What is the unemployment rate in Valga vald?
The unemployment rate is 4.6002 %. Source: Statistics Estonia TT065 + RV0240 — registered unemployment share, checked 2026-07-26.
How many people live in Valga vald?
The published population is 16,100 people. Source: Estonian EHAK official classification, checked 2026-07-12.
How many foreign residents live in Valga vald?
2,577 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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