Sillamäe City: population and statistics
Sillamäe City has a population of 11,942 (2026) across 12.3 km², or 967 people per km². It ranks 27 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2022 and 2026.
- 11,942 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 967 people/km²
- 27 m
Sillamäe City in numbers
Key points
Among the 7 municipalities in Ida-Viru County, Sillamäe City ranks No. 4 by population.
Dwellings built before 1946: 0.0% in Sillamäe City, compared with an average of 4.3% in Ida-Viru County and 14.6% nationally.
Dwellings with central heating: 99.0% in Sillamäe City, compared with an average of 89.0% in Ida-Viru County and 68.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 932 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Ida-Viru County for “Dwellings with central heating”.
- “Dwellings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,730 football pitches.
- Its population density is 30.9 times the national average.
Population of Sillamäe City over time
Sillamäe City had 12,438 residents in 2022 and 11,942 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,438 |
| 2023 | 12,452 |
| 2024 | 12,352 |
| 2025 | 12,153 |
| 2026 | 11,942 |
All indicators for Sillamäe 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 | Sillamäe City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.7% | 29.7% | 24.9% | ranked 3 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 13.3% | 14.8% | 18.1% | ranked 73 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −17.8 ‰ | −12.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 70 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.1 ‰ | −4.8 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 35 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sillamäe City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 0.0% | 4.3% | 22.3% | ranked 75 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 0.0% | 1.8% | 4.5% | ranked 75 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 0.5% | 11.2% | 50.2% | ranked 75 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 48.5 m² | 54.3 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 75 of 75 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sillamäe City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 99.0% | 89.0% | 45.2% | ranked 1 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sillamäe City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,647 € | 1,641 € | 1,676 € | ranked 43 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,400 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 50 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 527 | 6,760 | 159,827 | ranked 58 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.1 ‰ | 52.9 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 73 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.9 ‰ | 98.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 73 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 72 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sillamäe City | Ida-Viru County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 4.7% | ranked 2 of 75 |
Business sectors: Sillamäe City
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities14.6% ×2.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.7
- Transport and storage10.1% ×1.7
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.5
- Construction7.6% ×0.7
- Real estate6.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Sillamäe City
Where is Sillamäe City?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sillamäe City?
Sillamäe City has 11,942 residents (2026), ranking 27 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Sillamäe City?
Sillamäe City covers 12.3 km², with a density of 967 people per km².
Is the population of Sillamäe City growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Sillamäe City went from 12,438 to 11,942, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Sillamäe City?
Sillamäe City is in Ida-Viru County. Latitude 59.393, longitude 27.774.
Dwellings built before 1946: what is the figure for Sillamäe City?
In Sillamäe City, “Dwellings built before 1946” stands at 0.0% (2021), ranking 75 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 22.3%.
Dwellings with central heating: what is the figure for Sillamäe City?
In Sillamäe City, “Dwellings with central heating” stands at 99.0% (2021), ranking 1 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 45.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sillamäe City?
In Sillamäe City, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 932 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sillamäe City?
The nearest to Sillamäe City are Narva-Jõesuu City (18 km), Jõhvi Rural Municipality (20 km), Narva City (24 km), Alutaguse Rural Municipality (26 km), Kohtla-Järve City (28 km).