Narva City: population and statistics
Narva City has a population of 51,411 (2026) across 68.7 km², or 749 people per km². It ranks 4 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2022 and 2026.
- 51,411 residents
- 68.7 km²
- 749 people/km²
- 33 m
Narva City in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Ida-Viru County, Narva City ranks No. 1 by population.
Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64: 10.0% in Narva City, compared with an average of 9.2% in Ida-Viru County and 5.4% nationally.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): 2.9% in Narva City, compared with an average of 11.2% in Ida-Viru County and 27.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 931 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64”.
- “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,619 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.9 times the national average.
Population of Narva City over time
Narva City had 53,953 residents in 2022 and 51,411 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 53,953 |
| 2023 | 53,875 |
| 2024 | 53,360 |
| 2025 | 52,495 |
| 2026 | 51,411 |
All indicators for Narva 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 City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.2% | 29.7% | 24.9% | ranked 11 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 14.7% | 14.8% | 18.1% | ranked 66 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −11.7 ‰ | −12.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 55 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −9.4 ‰ | −4.8 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 66 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Narva City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 1.4% | 4.3% | 22.3% | ranked 73 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 4.5% | ranked 71 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 2.9% | 11.2% | 50.2% | ranked 74 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 49.4 m² | 54.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 74 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 ‰ | 2.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 65 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Narva City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 97.7% | 89.0% | 45.2% | ranked 2 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Narva City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,546 € | 1,641 € | 1,676 € | ranked 63 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,229 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 70 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 2,492 | 6,760 | 159,827 | ranked 8 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48.5 ‰ | 52.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 72 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.6 ‰ | 98.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 72 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 73 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Narva City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 10.0% | 9.2% | 4.7% | ranked 1 of 75 |
Business sectors: Narva City
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.0% ×1.5
- Transport and storage11.7% ×2.0
- Construction11.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.8
- Manufacturing9.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.5
- Real estate5.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Narva City
Where is Narva City?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Narva City?
Narva City has 51,411 residents (2026), ranking 4 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Narva City?
Narva City covers 68.7 km², with a density of 749 people per km².
Is the population of Narva City growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Narva City went from 53,953 to 51,411, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Narva City?
Narva City is in Ida-Viru County. Latitude 59.379, longitude 28.201.
Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64: what is the figure for Narva City?
In Narva City, “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64” stands at 10.0% (2025), ranking 1 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 4.7%.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): what is the figure for Narva City?
In Narva City, “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)” stands at 2.9% (2021), ranking 74 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 50.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Narva City?
In Narva City, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 931 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Narva City?
The nearest to Narva City are Narva-Jõesuu City (11 km), Sillamäe City (24 km), Jõhvi Rural Municipality (44 km), Alutaguse Rural Municipality (46 km), Kohtla-Järve City (52 km).