Economy, jobs and prices in Tartu, Estonia: official figures
The economy of Tartu County generated GDP of €4.7 billion in 2024, a 11.8% share of the national total.
What is the GDP per capita of Tartu County?
GDP per person in Tartu County was €28,596 in 2024, 98% of the Estonian average and 2nd highest of 15 counties.
Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Tartu County?
Employees in Tartu County earned €2,112 a month before tax on average in 2025 (2nd highest of 15 counties); the Estonian average was €2,092.
Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copyWhat is the median salary in Tartu County?
Half of employees in Tartu County earned less than €1,794 gross a month in 2025 (the median), compared with €1,724 across Estonia.
Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copyMore figures
- At current prices the economy of Tartu County grew by 136% between 2014 and 2024 (Estonia: 96%). Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copy
- The average wage in Tartu County rose 5.9% in 2025 and 43% since 2021, when it was €1,474. Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copy
- 80,577 employees were registered in Tartu County in 2025, 13.6% of all employees in Estonia. Source: Statistics Estonia · saved copy
How Tartu compares with other first-level divisions
GDP per capita (EUR) (2024)
Tartu ranks 2 of 15, highest first.
| Rank | Region | GDP per capita (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harju | €38,914 |
| 2 | Tartu | €28,596 |
| 3 | Viljandi | €19,470 |
| 4 | Pärnu | €19,344 |
| 5 | Jarva | €19,216 |
| 6 | Hiiu | €18,636 |
| 7 | Laane-Viru | €17,929 |
Average gross monthly wage (EUR) (2025)
Tartu ranks 2 of 15, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average gross monthly wage (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harju | €2,336 |
| 2 | Tartu | €2,112 |
| 3 | Jarva | €1,747 |
| 4 | Viljandi | €1,723 |
| 5 | Rapla | €1,697 |
| 6 | Pärnu | €1,680 |
| 7 | Ida-Viru | €1,669 |
Median gross monthly wage (EUR) (2025)
Tartu ranks 2 of 15, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median gross monthly wage (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harju | €1,916 |
| 2 | Tartu | €1,794 |
| 3 | Jarva | €1,556 |
| 4 | Viljandi | €1,523 |
| 5 | Rapla | €1,473 |
| 6 | Laane-Viru | €1,441 |
| 7 | Pärnu | €1,440 |
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Sources
- Statistics Estonia: Average monthly gross wages (salaries), median and number of employees by administrative unit, table PA107, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 bb50f2217e74…)
- Statistics Estonia: Gross domestic product by county (ESA 2010), table RAA0050 (POST query, JSON-stat 2), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ef234706a21c…)
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