Tallinn

Smart city ranking
32 Out of 141
24 out of 118 in 2021
BBB BBB in 2021
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
BB Technologies
Group
2
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
613,158
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.932
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.882 0.892 0.892 0.890 -0.002
Life expectancy at birth 78.6 78.8 78.3 77.1 -1.2
Expected years of schooling 16.1 16.0 15.9 15.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.0 13.1 6.7 6.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 30,379 36,019 6,107 6,590 +482

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
60.9%
corruption
47.7%
health services
40.8%
road congestion
40.8%
unemployment
32.8%
fulfilling employment
30.7%
citizen engagement
28.2%
school education
23.1%
green spaces
22.6%
recycling
20.9%
social mobility
20.0%
basic amenities
19.8%
security
19.8%
public transport
19.7%
air pollution
13.9%
% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
58.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
54.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
60.5%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
76.2%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
72.9
Recycling services are satisfactory
74.4
Public safety is not a problem
78.2
Air pollution is not a problem
71.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
73.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
32.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
28.1
Public transport is satisfactory
72.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
79.5
Most children have access to a good school
72.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
65.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
67.4
Minorities feel welcome
52.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
75.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
85.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
67.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
33.9
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
41.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
53.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
54.3
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
55.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
62.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
64.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
38.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
69.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
34.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
36.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
37.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
76.8
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
25.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
79.7
IT skills are taught well in schools
59.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
58.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
73.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
84.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
37.6
Online voting has increased participation
73.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
52.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
76.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
613,158
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.932
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.882 0.892 0.892 0.890 -0.002
Life expectancy at birth 78.6 78.8 78.3 77.1 -1.2
Expected years of schooling 16.1 16.0 15.9 15.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.0 13.1 6.7 6.7 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 30,379 36,019 6,107 6,590 +482

Priority Areas

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
60.9%
corruption
47.7%
health services
40.8%
road congestion
40.8%
unemployment
32.8%
fulfilling employment
30.7%
citizen engagement
28.2%
school education
23.1%
green spaces
22.6%
recycling
20.9%
social mobility
20.0%
basic amenities
19.8%
security
19.8%
public transport
19.7%
air pollution
13.9%

Attitudes

% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
58.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
54.7%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
60.5%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
76.2%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
72.9
Recycling services are satisfactory
74.4
Public safety is not a problem
78.2
Air pollution is not a problem
71.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
73.3
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
32.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
28.1
Public transport is satisfactory
72.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
79.5
Most children have access to a good school
72.6
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
65.4
Businesses are creating new jobs
67.4
Minorities feel welcome
52.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
75.0
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
85.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
67.5
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
33.9
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
41.8
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
53.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
54.3
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
55.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
62.5
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
64.0
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
38.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
69.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
34.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
36.8
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
37.6
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
76.8
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
25.9
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
79.7
IT skills are taught well in schools
59.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
58.3
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
73.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
84.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
37.6
Online voting has increased participation
73.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
52.3
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
76.7
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max