Narva Population 2026

Narva has a population of 54,409, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇪🇪 Estonia, located in Ida-Virumaa. Roughly 4.1% of Estonia's population lives here. It is about 7.2× smaller than Tallinn, the country's biggest city.

Location of Narva (capital Tallinn shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

54,409

Rank in Estonia

Coordinates

59.38°N, 28.19°E

~30 m elevation · Europe/Tallinn

Distance to capital (Tallinn)

195 km

121 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ida-Virumaa

City	Population	Rank in Estonia
Kohtla-Järve	35,395	#5

Cities near Narva

Kohtla-Järve35,395 people · ~52 km away
Tartu91,407 people · ~139 km away
Maardu16,630 people · ~182 km away
Viljandi17,407 people · ~187 km away
Tallinn394,024 people · ~195 km away
Pärnu40,228 people · ~239 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Narva?

Narva has a population of 54,409 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Estonia.

What region is Narva in?

Narva is located in Ida-Virumaa, Estonia.

Is Narva the capital of Estonia?

No, the capital of Estonia is Tallinn, about 195 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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