Tallinn: population and statistics
Tallinn has a population of 452,563 (2026) across 159.4 km², or 2,839 people per km². It ranks 1 of 78 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2022 and 2026.
- 452,563 residents
- 159.4 km²
- 2,839 people/km²
- 29 m
Tallinn in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Harju County, Tallinn ranks No. 1 by population.
Average monthly gross wage: 2,451 € in Tallinn, compared with an average of 2,285 € in Harju County and 1,999 € nationally.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): 6.3% in Tallinn, compared with an average of 17.6% in Harju County and 27.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 955 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harju County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Harju County for “Population density”.
- “Average monthly gross wage”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings with central heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,326 football pitches.
- Its population density is 90.7 times the national average.
Population of Tallinn over time
Tallinn had 437,811 residents in 2022 and 452,563 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 437,811 |
| 2023 | 453,864 |
| 2024 | 457,572 |
| 2025 | 456,518 |
| 2026 | 452,563 |
All indicators for Tallinn
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Tallinn | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 18.4% | 24.9% | ranked 58 of 75 | |
| Share of people aged 17 and under (2026) | 17.5% | 19.3% | 18.1% | ranked 47 of 75 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −2.1 ‰ | −1.8 ‰ | −8.4 ‰ | ranked 18 of 75 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −7.0 ‰ | −1.6 ‰ | −0.5 ‰ | ranked 59 of 75 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tallinn | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 22.3% | ranked 56 of 75 | |
| Dwellings built after 2000 (2021) | 18.0% | 22.7% | 4.5% | ranked 12 of 75 | |
| Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings) (2021) | 6.3% | 17.6% | 50.2% | ranked 72 of 75 | |
| Average floor area of dwellings (2021) | 58.7 m² | 68.5 m² | 78.4 m² | ranked 71 of 75 | |
| New dwellings permitted for use in 2021–2025 per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 35.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | ranked 17 of 71 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tallinn | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings with central heating (2021) | 88.3% | 80.7% | 45.2% | ranked 4 of 75 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tallinn | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly gross wage (2025) | 2,451 € | 2,285 € | 1,676 € | ranked 1 of 75 | |
| Median monthly gross wage (2025) | 2,000 € | – | 1,464 € | ranked 1 of 74 | |
| Number of enterprises (statistical profile enterprises) (2025) | 72,528 | 94,013 | 159,827 | ranked 1 of 78 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 160.3 ‰ | 145.8 ‰ | 97.1 ‰ | ranked 2 of 75 | |
| Businesses entered in the Commercial Register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 331.2 ‰ | 297.1 ‰ | 174.5 ‰ | ranked 1 of 75 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.5 ‰ | 29.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | ranked 1 of 75 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tallinn | Harju County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered unemployed among people aged 16–64 (2025) | 5.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | ranked 17 of 75 |
Business sectors: Tallinn
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.2% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication15.1% ×1.6
- Real estate7.7% ×1.1
- Construction7.0% ×0.6
- Transport and storage5.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Tallinn
Where is Tallinn?
Neighbouring municipalities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tallinn?
Tallinn has 452,563 residents (2026), ranking 1 of 78 municipalities.
How big is Tallinn?
Tallinn covers 159.4 km², with a density of 2,839 people per km².
Is the population of Tallinn growing?
Between 2022 and 2026, the population of Tallinn went from 437,811 to 452,563, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Tallinn?
Tallinn is in Harju County. Latitude 59.437, longitude 24.745.
Average monthly gross wage: what is the figure for Tallinn?
In Tallinn, “Average monthly gross wage” stands at 2,451 € (2025), ranking 1 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 1,676 €.
Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings): what is the figure for Tallinn?
In Tallinn, “Dwellings in detached houses (single-dwelling buildings)” stands at 6.3% (2021), ranking 72 of 75 municipalities; the national median is 50.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tallinn?
In Tallinn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 955 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tallinn?
The nearest to Tallinn are Rae Rural Municipality (9.7 km), Harku Rural Municipality (11 km), Viimsi Rural Municipality (12 km), Saue Rural Municipality (13 km), Maardu City (13 km).