Economy, jobs and prices in Voru, Estonia: official figures
The economy of Võru County generated GDP of €538.23 million in 2024, a 1.4% share of the national total.
What is the GDP per capita of Võru County?
GDP per person in Võru County was €15,882 in 2024, 55% of the Estonian average and 3rd lowest of 15 counties.
Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Võru County?
Employees in Võru County earned €1,622 a month before tax on average in 2025 (5th lowest of 15 counties); the Estonian average was €2,092.
Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copyWhat is the median salary in Võru County?
Half of employees in Võru County earned less than €1,392 gross a month in 2025 (the median), compared with €1,724 across Estonia.
Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copyMore figures
- At current prices the economy of Võru County grew by 86% between 2014 and 2024 (Estonia: 96%). Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copy
- The average wage in Võru County rose 6.4% in 2025 and 40% since 2021, when it was €1,160. Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copy
- 11,653 employees were registered in Võru County in 2025, 2.0% of all employees in Estonia. Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copy
How Voru compares with other first-level divisions
GDP per capita (EUR) (2024)
Voru ranks 13 of 15, highest first.
| Rank | Region | GDP per capita (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Saare | €17,867 |
| 10 | Laane | €17,230 |
| 11 | Jogeva | €17,172 |
| 12 | Rapla | €16,434 |
| 13 | Voru | €15,882 |
| 14 | Polva | €14,960 |
| 15 | Valga | €14,792 |
Average gross monthly wage (EUR) (2025)
Voru ranks 11 of 15, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average gross monthly wage (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Laane-Viru | €1,647 |
| 9 | Jogeva | €1,636 |
| 10 | Polva | €1,636 |
| 11 | Voru | €1,622 |
| 12 | Hiiu | €1,613 |
| 13 | Saare | €1,604 |
| 14 | Laane | €1,604 |
Median gross monthly wage (EUR) (2025)
Voru ranks 13 of 15, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median gross monthly wage (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Jogeva | €1,435 |
| 10 | Polva | €1,427 |
| 11 | Laane | €1,422 |
| 12 | Saare | €1,393 |
| 13 | Voru | €1,392 |
| 14 | Ida-Viru | €1,380 |
| 15 | Valga | €1,357 |
More on Voru: overview · education and schools · poverty and living standards · government budget · government and politics · Estonia
Sources
- Statistics Estonia: Average monthly gross wages (salaries), median and number of employees by administrative unit, table PA107, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 bb50f2217e74…)
- Statistics Estonia: Gross domestic product by county (ESA 2010), table RAA0050 (POST query, JSON-stat 2), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ef234706a21c…)
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