Tartu City: population and statistics
Tartu City has a population of 99,900 (2026) across 154.0 km², or 649 people per km². It ranks 2 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2022 and 2026.
- 99,900 residents
- 154.0 km²
- 649 people/km²
- 43 m
Tartu City in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Tartu County, Tartu City ranks No. 1 by population.
Average monthly gross wage: 2,229 € in Tartu City, compared with an average of 2,047 € in Tartu County and 1,999 € nationally.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): 12.9% in Tartu City, compared with an average of 29.8% in Tartu County and 27.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 953 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tartu County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Tartu County for “Population density”.
- “Average monthly gross wage”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,573 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.7 times the national average.
Population of Tartu City over time
Tartu City had 98,312 residents in 2022 and 99,900 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 98,312 |
| 2023 | 100,724 |
| 2024 | 101,032 |
| 2025 | 100,685 |
| 2026 | 99,900 |
All indicators for Tartu 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 | Tartu City | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 17.8% | 24.9% | ranked 60 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 19.2% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 24 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.4 ‰ | −0.7 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 15 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −6.8 ‰ | 2.2 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 58 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tartu City | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 5.2% | 13.0% | 22.3% | ranked 69 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 14.2% | 19.2% | 4.5% | ranked 16 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 12.9% | 29.8% | 50.2% | ranked 71 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 61.9 m² | 72.4 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 67 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.5 ‰ | 38.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 15 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tartu City | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 77.2% | 64.9% | 45.2% | ranked 6 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tartu City | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 2,229 € | 2,047 € | 1,676 € | ranked 2 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 1,882 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 4 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 10,238 | 16,745 | 159,827 | ranked 2 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102.5 ‰ | 101.6 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 30 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 207.0 ‰ | 200.5 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 20 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.0 ‰ | 13.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 22 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tartu City | Tartu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.2% | 5.0% | 4.7% | ranked 22 of 75 |
Business sectors: Tartu City
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.0
- Construction12.1% ×1.1
- Real estate9.6% ×1.4
- Information and communication7.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.3% ×1.1
- Transport and storage6.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Tartu City
Where is Tartu City?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Tartu Rural Municipality6.2 km · 13,671
- Luunja Rural Municipality9.2 km · 6,049
- Kambja Rural Municipality16 km · 14,824
- Nõo Rural Municipality16 km · 4,442
- Kastre Rural Municipality21 km · 6,380
- Elva Rural Municipality26 km · 14,624
- Peipsiääre Rural Municipality34 km · 4,935
- Otepää Rural Municipality39 km · 6,125
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tartu City?
Tartu City has 99,900 residents (2026), ranking 2 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Tartu City?
Tartu City covers 154.0 km², with a density of 649 people per km².
Is the population of Tartu City growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Tartu City went from 98,312 to 99,900, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Tartu City?
Tartu City is in Tartu County. Latitude 58.375, longitude 26.733.
Average monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Tartu City?
In Tartu City, “Average monthly gross wage” stands at 2,229 € (2025), ranking 2 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 1,676 €.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): what is the figure for Tartu City?
In Tartu City, “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)” stands at 12.9% (2021), ranking 71 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 50.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tartu City?
In Tartu City, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 953 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tartu City?
The nearest to Tartu City are Tartu Rural Municipality (6.2 km), Luunja Rural Municipality (9.2 km), Kambja Rural Municipality (16 km), Nõo Rural Municipality (16 km), Kastre Rural Municipality (21 km).
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