Viljandi Population 2026

Viljandi has a population of 17,407, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇪🇪 Estonia, located in Viljandimaa. Roughly 1.3% of Estonia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Tallinn, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,407

Rank in Estonia

Coordinates

58.36°N, 25.59°E

~84 m elevation · Europe/Tallinn

Distance to capital (Tallinn)

129 km

80 miles, straight line

Cities near Viljandi

Pärnu40,228 people · ~64 km away
Tartu91,407 people · ~66 km away
Maardu16,630 people · ~127 km away
Tallinn394,024 people · ~129 km away
Kohtla-Järve35,395 people · ~150 km away
Narva54,409 people · ~187 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Viljandi?

Viljandi has a population of 17,407 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Estonia.

What region is Viljandi in?

Viljandi is located in Viljandimaa, Estonia.

Is Viljandi the capital of Estonia?

No, the capital of Estonia is Tallinn, about 129 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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