Narva-Jõesuu City: population and statistics
Narva-Jõesuu City has a population of 4,219 (2026) across 404.2 km², or 10.4 people per km². It ranks 68 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2022 and 2026.
- 4,219 residents
- 404.2 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 24 m
Narva-Jõesuu City in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Ida-Viru County, Narva-Jõesuu City ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 32.8% in Narva-Jõesuu City, compared with an average of 29.7% in Ida-Viru County and 21.4% nationally.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.5 ‰ in Narva-Jõesuu City, compared with an average of 2.0 ‰ in Ida-Viru County and 25.1 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 944 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 56,618 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
Population of Narva-Jõesuu City over time
Narva-Jõesuu City had 4,175 residents in 2022 and 4,219 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,175 |
| 2023 | 4,269 |
| 2024 | 4,293 |
| 2025 | 4,239 |
| 2026 | 4,219 |
All indicators for Narva-Jõesuu 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 | Narva-Jõesuu City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.8% | 29.7% | 24.9% | ranked 2 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 13.7% | 14.8% | 18.1% | ranked 72 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −17.0 ‰ | −12.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 66 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | −4.8 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 11 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Narva-Jõesuu City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 4.7% | 4.3% | 22.3% | ranked 70 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 12.1% | 1.8% | 4.5% | ranked 19 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 31.3% | 11.2% | 50.2% | ranked 59 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 70.0 m² | 54.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 57 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.5 ‰ | 2.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 70 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Narva-Jõesuu City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 64.9% | 89.0% | 45.2% | ranked 16 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Narva-Jõesuu City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,884 € | 1,641 € | 1,676 € | ranked 9 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,778 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 6 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 291 | 6,760 | 159,827 | ranked 73 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69.0 ‰ | 52.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 67 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.9 ‰ | 98.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 67 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 71 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Narva-Jõesuu City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 9.0% | 9.2% | 4.7% | ranked 4 of 75 |
Business sectors: Narva-Jõesuu City
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.6% ×1.4
- Real estate10.7% ×1.6
- Transport and storage9.6% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×2.9
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.5% ×1.0
- Construction6.5% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Narva-Jõesuu City
Where is Narva-Jõesuu City?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Narva-Jõesuu City?
Narva-Jõesuu City has 4,219 residents (2026), ranking 68 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Narva-Jõesuu City?
Narva-Jõesuu City covers 404.2 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Narva-Jõesuu City growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Narva-Jõesuu City went from 4,175 to 4,219, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Narva-Jõesuu City?
Narva-Jõesuu City is in Ida-Viru County. Latitude 59.450, longitude 28.067.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Narva-Jõesuu City?
In Narva-Jõesuu City, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 32.8% (2026), ranking 2 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 24.9%.
New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Narva-Jõesuu City?
In Narva-Jõesuu City, “New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 70 of 71 municipalities; the national median is 8.8 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Narva-Jõesuu City?
In Narva-Jõesuu City, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 944 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Narva-Jõesuu City?
The nearest to Narva-Jõesuu City are Narva City (11 km), Sillamäe City (18 km), Jõhvi Rural Municipality (38 km), Alutaguse Rural Municipality (42 km), Kohtla-Järve City (45 km).
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