Maardu City: population and statistics
Maardu City has a population of 16,812 (2026) across 23.4 km², or 717 people per km². It ranks 12 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2022 and 2026.
- 16,812 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 717 people/km²
- 28 m
Maardu City in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Maardu City ranks No. 6 by population.
Dwellings built before 1946: 0.1% in Maardu City, compared with an average of 11.2% in Harju County and 14.6% nationally.
Dwellings with central heating: 84.1% in Maardu City, compared with an average of 80.7% in Harju County and 68.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 946 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,283 football pitches.
- Its population density is 22.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Jõelähtme Rural Municipality, 9.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rae Rural Municipality (25,835 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Maardu City over time
Maardu City had 16,171 residents in 2022 and 16,812 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,171 |
| 2023 | 16,750 |
| 2024 | 17,017 |
| 2025 | 16,875 |
| 2026 | 16,812 |
All indicators for Maardu City
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Maardu City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 43 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 17.0% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 54 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −8.2 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 37 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 26 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maardu City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 0.1% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 74 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 10.6% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 20 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 20.4% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 68 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 61.4 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 68 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 25 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Maardu City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 84.1% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 5 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maardu City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,767 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 23 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,503 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 30 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,360 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 15 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80.9 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 62 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 146.6 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 62 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.1 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 29 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maardu City | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 7.1% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 8 of 75 |
Business sectors: Maardu City
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.9% ×1.4
- Construction14.9% ×1.4
- Transport and storage14.2% ×2.5
- Manufacturing9.6% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.8% ×1.2
- Real estate6.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Maardu City
Where is Maardu City?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maardu City?
Maardu City has 16,812 residents (2026), ranking 12 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Maardu City?
Maardu City covers 23.4 km², with a density of 717 people per km².
Is the population of Maardu City growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Maardu City went from 16,171 to 16,812, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Maardu City?
Maardu City is in Harju County. Latitude 59.464, longitude 24.974.
Dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Maardu City?
In Maardu City, “Dwellings built before 1946” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 74 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 22.3%.
Dwellings with central heating: what is the figure for Maardu City?
In Maardu City, “Dwellings with central heating” stands at 84.1% (2021), ranking 5 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maardu City?
In Maardu City, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 946 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maardu City?
The nearest to Maardu City are Jõelähtme Rural Municipality (9.2 km), Rae Rural Municipality (10 km), Viimsi Rural Municipality (10 km), Tallinn (13 km), Raasiku Rural Municipality (16 km).