2009-Dec-08
Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, has a population of just under 400,000, making it the third-smallest of the 30 cities in the index, but it is by far the largest city in Estonia, accounting for 30% of the country’s population. Tallinn has 36% of Estonia’s manufacturing and utilities companies but over 70% of its financial sector companies and over 50% of the country’s services sector. The city accounts for around 16% of total employment in Estonia but for almost 37% of the country’s tertiary sector employment. The port of Tallinn is the largest in the Baltic states in terms of freight and passenger transit. The city’s industrial sector encompasses light industry, food processing and textiles. Tallinn ranks 23rd in the European Green City Index, with a score of 52.98 out of 100. The city performs best on air quality, water and transport. However, economic pressures have made it difficult for the city to prioritise environmental concerns.
Reference Number: SOAXX20091222-29