Tallinn Population 2026 capital

Tallinn has a population of 394,024, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇪🇪 Estonia, located in Harjumaa. Roughly 30% of Estonia's population lives here. Tallinn is the capital of Estonia.

Location of Tallinn. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

394,024

Rank in Estonia

Coordinates

59.44°N, 24.75°E

~12 m elevation · Europe/Tallinn

Other big cities in Harjumaa

City	Population	Rank in Estonia
Maardu	16,630	#7

Cities near Tallinn

Maardu16,630 people · ~13 km away
Pärnu40,228 people · ~118 km away
Viljandi17,407 people · ~129 km away
Kohtla-Järve35,395 people · ~143 km away
Tartu91,407 people · ~163 km away
Narva54,409 people · ~195 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tallinn?

Tallinn has a population of 394,024 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Estonia.

What region is Tallinn in?

Tallinn is located in Harjumaa, Estonia.

Is Tallinn the capital of Estonia?

Yes, Tallinn is the capital of Estonia.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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