Tartu Population 2026

Tartu has a population of 91,407, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇪🇪 Estonia, located in Tartu. Roughly 6.9% of Estonia's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Tallinn, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

91,407

Rank in Estonia

Coordinates

58.38°N, 26.73°E

~39 m elevation · Europe/Tallinn

Distance to capital (Tallinn)

163 km

101 miles, straight line

Cities near Tartu

Viljandi17,407 people · ~66 km away
Kohtla-Järve35,395 people · ~117 km away
Pärnu40,228 people · ~130 km away
Narva54,409 people · ~139 km away
Maardu16,630 people · ~157 km away
Tallinn394,024 people · ~163 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tartu?

Tartu has a population of 91,407 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Estonia.

What region is Tartu in?

Tartu is located in Tartu, Estonia.

Is Tartu the capital of Estonia?

No, the capital of Estonia is Tallinn, about 163 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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