Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Louisbourg
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 17 | 25 years |
| Other accommodation | 14 | 26 years |
Louisbourg Facts
| Area | 24.3 km² |
| Population | 1,002 |
| Male Population | 474 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 528 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -25.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -12.6% |
| Median Age | 47.4 years (Male: 46.3, Female: 48.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $60,647 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 902 |
| Neighborhoods | Louisbourg, Fortress Of Louisbourg, Fortress of Louisbourg, Sydney, Westmount |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.91684, -59.96513 |
| Postal Codes | B1C |
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Louisbourg Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,338 | 1,228 | 1,146 | 997 | 1,002 | 996 | 987 |
| Population Density | 55.2 / km² | 50.6 / km² | 47.3 / km² | 41.1 / km² | 41.3 / km² | 41.1 / km² | 40.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLouisbourg Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 12.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisbourg | -25.1% | -18.4% | -12.6% |
| Nova Scotia | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Louisbourg Median Age
Median Age: 47.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisbourg | 47.4 yrs | 48.3 yrs | 46.3 yrs |
| Nova Scotia | 43.8 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Louisbourg Population Density
Population Density: 41.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisbourg | 1,002 | 24.3 km² | 41.3 / km² |
| Nova Scotia | 947,672 | 61,794 km² | 15.3 / 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
Louisbourg Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
Neighborhoods in Louisbourg
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Louisbourg
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Louisbourg
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
Louisbourg Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,512 | $33,715 | $39,036 | $42,488 | $35,600 | $41,747 | $55,671 | $60,647 |
| Total GDP | $18.8M | $25.4M | $29.3M | $30.7M | $24.7M | $28.3M | $38.2M | $41.7M |
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
Louisbourg CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisbourg | 13,225 tn | 13.2 tn | 545.3 tons/km² |
| Nova Scotia | 11,713,994 tn | 12.36 tn | 189.6 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
Louisbourg CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,225 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 545.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2.3) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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.
Louisbourg
Louisbourg is an unincorporated community and former town located in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
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