Kohtla-Järve City: population and statistics
Kohtla-Järve City has a population of 32,368 (2026) across 39.4 km², or 823 people per km². It ranks 5 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2022 and 2026.
- 32,368 residents
- 39.4 km²
- 823 people/km²
- 72 m
Kohtla-Järve City in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Ida-Viru County, Kohtla-Järve City ranks No. 2 by population.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.2 ‰ in Kohtla-Järve City, compared with an average of 2.0 ‰ in Ida-Viru County and 25.1 ‰ nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 40.8 ‰ in Kohtla-Järve City, compared with an average of 52.9 ‰ in Ida-Viru County and 117.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 944 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,511 football pitches.
- Its population density is 26.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Jõhvi Rural Municipality, 8.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Narva City (51,411 residents), 52 km away.
Population of Kohtla-Järve City over time
Kohtla-Järve City had 33,498 residents in 2022 and 32,368 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 33,498 |
| 2023 | 33,675 |
| 2024 | 33,434 |
| 2025 | 32,839 |
| 2026 | 32,368 |
All indicators for Kohtla-Järve 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 | Kohtla-Järve City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.5% | 29.7% | 24.9% | ranked 8 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 15.0% | 14.8% | 18.1% | ranked 63 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −12.4 ‰ | −12.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 59 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.4 ‰ | −4.8 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 48 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kohtla-Järve City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 2.3% | 4.3% | 22.3% | ranked 72 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 4.5% | ranked 73 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 4.5% | 11.2% | 50.2% | ranked 73 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 51.7 m² | 54.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 73 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.2 ‰ | 2.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 71 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kohtla-Järve City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 95.6% | 89.0% | 45.2% | ranked 3 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kohtla-Järve City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,726 € | 1,641 € | 1,676 € | ranked 28 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,406 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 49 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 1,320 | 6,760 | 159,827 | ranked 18 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.8 ‰ | 52.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 75 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.3 ‰ | 98.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 74 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 74 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kohtla-Järve City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 9.4% | 9.2% | 4.7% | ranked 3 of 75 |
Business sectors: Kohtla-Järve City
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.8% ×1.2
- Construction15.7% ×1.4
- Other service activities14.9% ×2.7
- Transport and storage10.0% ×1.7
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.8
- Real estate3.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kohtla-Järve City
Where is Kohtla-Järve City?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kohtla-Järve City?
Kohtla-Järve City has 32,368 residents (2026), ranking 5 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Kohtla-Järve City?
Kohtla-Järve City covers 39.4 km², with a density of 823 people per km².
Is the population of Kohtla-Järve City growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Kohtla-Järve City went from 33,498 to 32,368, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Kohtla-Järve City?
Kohtla-Järve City is in Ida-Viru County. Latitude 59.400, longitude 27.283.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kohtla-Järve City?
In Kohtla-Järve City, “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 71 of 71 municipalities; the national median is 8.8 ‰.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kohtla-Järve City?
In Kohtla-Järve City, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 75 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 97.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kohtla-Järve City?
In Kohtla-Järve City, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 944 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kohtla-Järve City?
The nearest to Kohtla-Järve City are Jõhvi Rural Municipality (8.4 km), Lüganuse Rural Municipality (14 km), Alutaguse Rural Municipality (21 km), Sillamäe City (28 km), Viru-Nigula Rural Municipality (34 km).