Tartu linn

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Tartu linn is a city in Estonia. The unemployment rate is 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 5 % Statistics Estonia

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

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Country: Estonia · Population 99,900 persons · Last checked

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Unemployment rate 5 % details.level.level_0 Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Tartu linn has Unemployment rate at 5 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.
Median full-time gross salary (regional) 1,800 EUR/month Regional median (Kreis) Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Tartu linn has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 1,800 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 AFresh
Tartu linn 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 AFresh
Tartu linn 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 AFresh
Tartu linn 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 AFresh
Tartu linn has vat_standard_percent at 22 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA).
Public transport monthly pass 0 EUR details.level.level_0 Tallinna Linnatransport (TLT) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Tartu linn has Public transport monthly pass at 0 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 — Tartu linn
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence
foreign_population_share_percent 12 % Statistics Estonia AFresh

Quality of life & safety

Safety

Safety — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents 2,500 per 100k details.level.level_0 Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Tartu linn has Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents at 2,500 per 100k, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.

Connectivity

Connectivity — 4 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Gigabit broadband availability 92 % City (Gemeinde) Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet (TTJA) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Tartu linn has Gigabit broadband availability at 92 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet (TTJA).
Nearest scheduled airport IATA TAY code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Tartu linn has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at TAY code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance 8.3 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Tartu linn has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 8.3 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations 1 count Direct destinations from TAY OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Tartu linn has Nearest airport direct destinations at 1 count, 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) 520 per 100k Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024) Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Tartu linn has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 520 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 154 km2 Land Maa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Tartu linn has Total land area at 154 km2, observed on 2026-01-01 from Maa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board).
population_density_per_km2 648.7 persons/km2 details.level.level_0 Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

Demographics

Demographics — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
foreign_population_share_percent 12 % City / municipality Statistics Estonia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Tartu linn has foreign_population_share_percent at 12 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Statistics Estonia.

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Tartu linn, 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

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Tartu linn.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Tartu linn municipal portal
Statistics portal Statistics Estonia PxWeb
Immigration office Police and Border Guard Board
Public transport Estonia public transport information

Frequently asked about Tartu linn

How much is rent in Tartu linn?

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 Tartu linn?

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 Tartu linn 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 Tartu linn’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 Tartu linn 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

  1. Tartu Linnavalitsus — City of Tartu
  2. Statistics Estonia (Statistikaamet) — PxWeb
  3. Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet (PPA)
  4. Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA)
  5. TTJA — Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet
  6. Tervisekassa (Estonian Health Insurance Fund)
  7. Terviseamet / TAI (National Institute for Health Development)
  8. Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium (HTM) + EHIS
  9. Eesti Töötukassa (Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund)
  10. Keskkonnaagentuur (KAUR) — Estonian Environment Agency
  11. Ilmateenistus — Estonian Weather Service
  12. Maa- ja Ruumiamet (Land and Spatial Development Board)
  13. e-Estonia Briefing Centre
  14. e-Residency (PPA programme portal)
  15. Eurostat (European Commission)