Tartu's 2026 population is now estimated at 98,573. In 2015, the population of Tartu was 93,805. Tartu has grown by 1,269 in the last year, which represents a 1.3% annual change. These population values and projections come from Statistics Estonia table RV0240 population by place of residence and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Tallinn | 461,452 | 1.08% |
| Tartu | 98,573 | 1.3% |
| Narva | 52,220 | -0.52% |
| Parnu | 42,127 | 1.44% |
| Kohtla-Jarve | 32,866 | 0.08% |
| Maardu | 17,265 | 2.31% |
| Viljandi | 17,200 | 0.25% |
| Rakvere | 15,830 | 1.03% |
| Kuressaare | 13,044 | 0.42% |
| Voru | 12,123 | 0.82% |
| Sillamae | 12,118 | -0.29% |
| Valga | 12,035 | 0.3% |
| Keila | 11,265 | 2.19% |
| Johvi | 10,855 | 1.26% |
| Haapsalu | 9,544 | 0.47% |
| Paide | 8,007 | 0.89% |
| Saue | 6,331 | 1.83% |
| Elva | 5,620 | -0.04% |
| Tapa | 5,541 | 1.09% |
| Polva | 5,455 | 1.17% |
| Rapla | 5,412 | 1.73% |
| Turi | 5,165 | 0.62% |
| Jogeva | 5,085 | 0.71% |
| Kivioli | 4,687 | -0.3% |
| Paldiski | 4,218 | 3.36% |
| Poltsamaa | 4,137 | 1.15% |
| Sindi | 3,773 | 0.19% |
| Kunda | 3,012 | 0.74% |
| Kehra | 2,870 | 1.95% |
| Kardla | 2,833 | -2.04% |
| Narva-Joesuu | 2,582 | -0.5% |
| Torva | 2,573 | -1.04% |
| Loksa | 2,491 | -0.04% |
| Tamsalu | 2,386 | 2.84% |
| Otepaa | 2,120 | 0.38% |
| Rapina | 2,030 | -0.34% |
| Kilingi-Nomme | 1,558 | -0.51% |
| Karksi-Nuia | 1,420 | -0.63% |
| Lihula | 1,237 | 0.9% |
| Vohma | 1,225 | -0.65% |
| Antsla | 1,190 | -1.16% |
| Suure-Jaani | 1,138 | 1.16% |
| Mustvee | 1,112 | -1.33% |
| Abja-Paluoja | 1,053 | 0.38% |
| Pussi | 858 | -0.23% |
| Moisakula | 727 | -0.68% |
| Kallaste | 639 | -1.84% |
