Categories in Kimmirut
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kimmirut
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 15 | 31 years |
Kimmirut Facts
| Area | 108.9 km² |
| Population | 538 |
| Male Population | 305 (56.7%) |
| Female Population | 233 (43.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +99.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.5% |
| Median Age | 23.1 years (Male: 23, Female: 23.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $85,814 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 867 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 62.84726, -69.87009 |
| Postal Codes | X0A |
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Kimmirut Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 270 | 349 | 403 | 494 | 538 | 569 | 599 |
| Population Density | 2.5 / km² | 3.2 / km² | 3.7 / km² | 4.5 / km² | 4.9 / km² | 5.2 / km² | 5.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKimmirut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimmirut | +99.3% | +54.2% | +33.5% |
| Nunavut | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kimmirut Median Age
Median Age: 23.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimmirut | 23.1 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 23 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)
Kimmirut Population Density
Population Density: 4.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimmirut | 538 | 108.9 km² | 4.9 / 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
Kimmirut Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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.
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
Kimmirut 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 |
| Total GDP | $13.2M | $14.8M | $15.3M | $16.9M | $23.6M | $29.7M | $47.1M | $47.2M |
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
Kimmirut CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimmirut | 7,783 tn | 14.47 tn | 71.4 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
Kimmirut CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,783 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 71.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Kimmirut
Kimmirut (Syllabics: ᑭᒻᒥᕈᑦ IPA: [kimːiɢut]; known as Lake Harbour until 1 January 1996) is a community in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located on the shore of Hudson Strait on Baffin Island's Meta Incognita Peninsula. Kimmirut means..
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