Pärnu

Last updated 2026-06-13

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Pärnu is a city in Estonia. The unemployment rate is 6.5 % (from Statistics Estonia). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-13.

Unemployment rate 6.5 % Statistics Estonia

Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-13

Country: Estonia · Population 52,198 persons · Last checked 2026-06-13

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 2 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Unemployment rate	6.5 % details.level.level_0	Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has Unemployment rate at 6.5 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.
Median full-time gross salary (regional)	1,600 EUR/month Regional median (Kreis)	Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 1,600 EUR/month, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.

For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.

Income & taxes

Income & taxes — 5 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Top Marginal Income Tax Rate	20 % details.level.level_0	Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has Top Marginal Income Tax Rate at 20 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA).
employer_social_contribution_percent	33 % details.level.level_0	Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has employer_social_contribution_percent at 33 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA).
corporate_tax_rate_percent	0 % details.level.level_0	Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has corporate_tax_rate_percent at 0 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA).
vat_standard_percent	22 % details.level.level_0	Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has vat_standard_percent at 22 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA).
Public transport monthly pass	20 EUR details.level.level_0	Tallinna Linnatransport (TLT) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has Public transport monthly pass at 20 EUR, observed on 2026-01-01 from Tallinna Linnatransport (TLT).

Cost & housing

Official metric values for this page are being expanded.

Expat and international community

Expat and international community — Pärnu
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
foreign_population_share_percent	8 %	Statistics Estonia	2026-01-01	AFresh

Quality of life & safety

Safety

Safety — 1 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents	2,400 per 100k details.level.level_0	Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents at 2,400 per 100k, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.

Connectivity

Connectivity — 4 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Gigabit broadband availability	85 % City (Gemeinde)	Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet (TTJA) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has Gigabit broadband availability at 85 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet (TTJA).
Nearest scheduled airport IATA	EPU code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport	OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data	2026-06-13	AFresh
Pärnu has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at EPU code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance	4.1 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied	OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data	2026-06-13	AFresh
Pärnu has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 4.1 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations	N/A count Direct destinations from EPU	OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data	2026-06-13	AFresh
Pärnu has Nearest airport direct destinations at N/A, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat.

Healthcare

Healthcare — 1 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK)	280 per 100k Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024)	Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 280 per 100k, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.

Confidence A official B aggregator C modelled D community Freshness Fresh Aging Stale

Environment, air quality & demographics

Tier-3 factors relevant at the final comparison stage.

Overview

Overview — 2 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Total land area	856 km2 Land	Maa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has Total land area at 856 km2, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board).
population_density_per_km2	61 persons/km2 details.level.level_0	Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh

Demographics

Demographics — 1 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
foreign_population_share_percent	8 % City / municipality	Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Pärnu has foreign_population_share_percent at 8 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Pärnu, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.

3 city-level metrics· 13 country-level· Not yet city-level:Cost & income: No official German source publishes city-level grocery basket in EURHousing: Superseded by rent_reference_eur_per_m2_month (Zensus 2022 actual contract rents + Mietspiegel, grade A)Education: No official registry existsEnvironment & climateAir quality

Place graph

Estonia

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Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Pärnu.
Field	Source	Last updated
City portal	Pärnu municipal portal	2026-06-10
Statistics portal	Statistics Estonia PxWeb	2026-06-10
Immigration office	Police and Border Guard Board	2026-06-10
Public transport	Estonia public transport information	2026-06-10

Frequently asked about Pärnu

How much is rent in Pärnu?

Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.

What salary can I expect in Pärnu?

Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.

Is Pärnu safe?

Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.

What data is city-level vs estimated?

3 metrics are measured at city level. 13 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Pärnu’s data last updated?

Most recent check: 2026-06-13. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.

Where do Pärnu figures come from?

From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.

Is this immigration or tax advice?

No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.

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Official sources

City data parnu.json JSON cities.csv CSV JSON Catalog