Categories in Iqaluit
Car rentalCar repairGas StationClothing storesMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderCity Government OfficeDay Care CenterEconomic Development AgencyFederal Government OfficeGovernment OfficeMunicipal / Local GovernmentNon-Profit OrganizationPolice DepartmentSocial Services OrganizationState / Regional / Provincial GovernmentArchitectsGeneral contractorsEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolArt galleriesPhotographerTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsBreakfast and brunchCafesCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIndian restaurantsRestaurantsLawyerBeauty salonsBusiness Management ConsultantApartment BuildingApartment ComplexReal Estate AgencyConvenience storesGift ShopPlaygroundPublic parksAirportBed and breakfastsHotels and motelsTaxisTour AgencyWarehouse
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Iqaluit
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 132 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 28 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 19 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 18 | 26 years |
| Apartments | 16 | — |
| Education | 13 | 28 years |
| Other accommodation | 13 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 12 | 22 years |
| General contractors | 12 | 24 years |
| Construction of buildings | 12 | 29 years |
| All membership organizations | 12 | 20 years |
| Other membership organizations | 11 | — |
| Religion | 11 | 28 years |
| Public parks | 10 | — |
Iqaluit Facts
| Area | 163.9 km² |
| Population | 7,919 |
| Male Population | 4,022 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,897 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +99.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.5% |
| Median Age | 30.1 years (Male: 30.3, Female: 30) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $85,814 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 867 |
| Neighborhoods | Complex |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 63.74697, -68.51727 |
| Postal Codes | X0A |
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Iqaluit Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,974 | 5,133 | 5,934 | 7,265 | 7,919 | 8,383 | 8,814 |
| Population Density | 24.2 / km² | 31.3 / km² | 36.2 / km² | 44.3 / km² | 48.3 / km² | 51.1 / km² | 53.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIqaluit Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 33.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iqaluit | +99.3% | +54.3% | +33.5% |
| Nunavut | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Iqaluit Median Age
Median Age: 30.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iqaluit | 30.1 yrs | 30 yrs | 30.3 yrs |
| Nunavut | 24.1 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Iqaluit Population Density
Population Density: 48.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iqaluit | 7,919 | 163.9 km² | 48.3 / km² |
| Nunavut | 29,613 | 2,092,904.9 km² | 0 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Iqaluit Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Iqaluit
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Iqaluit
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Iqaluit Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $36,550 | $38,284 | $37,536 | $39,309 | $51,265 | $60,119 | $87,612 | $85,814 |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Iqaluit CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iqaluit | 96,226 tn | 12.15 tn | 587 tons/km² |
| Nunavut | 421,422 tn | 14.23 tn | 0.2 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Iqaluit CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 96,226 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 587 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Iqaluit
Iqaluit (Inuktitut: ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ; [iqaːluit]) is the largest city and territorial capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It was officially called Frobisher Bay until 1987, after the name of the bay on whose shore it is sited. Iqaluit is located on th..
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