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Saaremaa vald

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Saaremaa vald is a city in Estonia. The unemployment rate is 8 % (from Statistics Estonia). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-13.

Unemployment rate 8 % Statistics Estonia

Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-13

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Country: Estonia · Population 10,204 persons · Last checked

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Unemployment rate 8 % details.level.level_0 Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saaremaa vald has Unemployment rate at 8 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.
Median full-time gross salary (regional) 1,450 EUR/month Regional median (Kreis) Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saaremaa vald has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 1,450 EUR/month, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.

For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.

Income & taxes

Income & taxes — 4 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Top Marginal Income Tax Rate 20 % details.level.level_0 Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saaremaa vald has Top Marginal Income Tax Rate at 20 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA).
employer_social_contribution_percent 33 % details.level.level_0 Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saaremaa vald has employer_social_contribution_percent at 33 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA).
corporate_tax_rate_percent 0 % details.level.level_0 Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saaremaa vald has corporate_tax_rate_percent at 0 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA).
vat_standard_percent 22 % details.level.level_0 Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saaremaa vald has vat_standard_percent at 22 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA).

Cost & housing

Official metric values for this page are being expanded.

Quality of life & safety

Connectivity

Connectivity — 4 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Gigabit broadband availability 76 % City (Gemeinde) Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet (TTJA) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saaremaa vald has Gigabit broadband availability at 76 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet (TTJA).
Nearest scheduled airport IATA TKD code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Saaremaa vald has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at TKD code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance 579 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Saaremaa vald has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 579 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations 1 count Direct destinations from TKD OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Saaremaa vald has Nearest airport direct destinations at 1 count, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat.
Confidence A official B aggregator C modelled D community Freshness Fresh Aging Stale

Environment, air quality & demographics

Tier-3 factors relevant at the final comparison stage.

Overview

Overview — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Total land area 953 km2 Land Maa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saaremaa vald has Total land area at 953 km2, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board).
population_density_per_km2 10.7 persons/km2 details.level.level_0 Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

Demographics

Demographics — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
foreign_population_share_percent 5 % City / municipality Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saaremaa vald has foreign_population_share_percent at 5 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Saaremaa vald, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.

3 city-level metrics· 10 country-level· Not yet city-level:Cost & income: No official German source publishes city-level grocery basket in EURHousing: Superseded by rent_reference_eur_per_m2_month (Zensus 2022 actual contract rents + Mietspiegel, grade A)SafetyHealthcareEducation: No official registry existsEnvironment & climateAir quality

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Saaremaa vald.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Saaremaa vald municipal portal
Statistics portal Statistics Estonia PxWeb
Immigration office Police and Border Guard Board
Public transport Estonia public transport information

Frequently asked about Saaremaa vald

How much is rent in Saaremaa vald?

Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.

What salary can I expect in Saaremaa vald?

Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.

Is Saaremaa vald safe?

Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.

What data is city-level vs estimated?

3 metrics are measured at city level. 10 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Saaremaa vald’s data last updated?

Most recent check: 2026-06-13. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.

Where do Saaremaa vald figures come from?

From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.

Is this immigration or tax advice?

No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.


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Official sources

  1. Saaremaa vald
  2. Statistics Estonia (Statistikaamet) — PxWeb
  3. Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet (PPA)
  4. Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA)
  5. TTJA — Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet
  6. Tervisekassa (Estonian Health Insurance Fund)
  7. Terviseamet / TAI (National Institute for Health Development)
  8. Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium (HTM) + EHIS
  9. Eesti Töötukassa (Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund)
  10. Keskkonnaagentuur (KAUR) — Estonian Environment Agency
  11. Ilmateenistus — Estonian Weather Service
  12. Maa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board)
  13. e-Estonia Briefing Centre
  14. e-Residency (PPA programme portal)
  15. Eurostat (European Commission)
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