Categories in Rimouski
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Rimouski
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 262 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 231 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 214 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 177 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 146 | 26 years |
| Corporate management | 140 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 128 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 120 | 25 years |
| Hairdressers | 109 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 105 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 104 | 21 years |
| Clothing stores | 101 | 23 years |
| Education | 100 | 30 years |
| Other membership organizations | 100 | 27 years |
| Lawyers legal | 96 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 92 | 24 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 79 | 22 years |
| Religion | 78 | 27 years |
| Financial services | 71 | 24 years |
Rimouski Facts
| Area | 344.9 km² |
| Population | 54,723 |
| Male Population | 26,030 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 28,693 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +51.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.9% |
| Median Age | 46.3 years (Male: 44.1, Female: 47.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $33,106 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 418 |
| Neighborhoods | Pointe-au-Père, Rimouski-Est, Sainte-Blandine/Mont-Lebel, Le Bic, Sainte-Odile-sur-Rimouski |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 48.44879, -68.52396 |
| Postal Codes | G0L, G5L, G5M, G5N |
Map of Rimouski
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Rimouski Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,100 | 41,775 | 44,896 | 49,244 | 54,723 | 57,509 | 60,007 |
| Population Density | 104.7 / km² | 121.1 / km² | 130.2 / km² | 142.8 / km² | 158.7 / km² | 166.8 / km² | 174 / km² |
Rimouski Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimouski | +51.6% | +31% | +21.9% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Rimouski Median Age
Median Age: 46.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimouski | 46.3 yrs | 47.9 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| Quebec | 42.2 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Rimouski Population Density
Population Density: 159 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimouski | 54,723 | 344.9 km² | 159 / km² |
| Quebec | 7 million | 1,519,626.9 km² | 4.6 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Rimouski Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
- 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 Rimouski
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Rimouski
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Rimouski
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Rimouski
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Rimouski Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $21,251 | $23,958 | $27,829 | $31,621 | $26,210 | $34,095 | $34,587 | $33,106 |
| Total GDP | $597.2M | $756.3M | $953.6M | $1.2B | $954.5M | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.5B |
Rimouski CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimouski | 522,828 tn | 9.55 tn | 1,516 tons/km² |
| Quebec | 96,902,370 tn | 13.87 tn | 63.8 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 522,828 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,516 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4.6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/6/17 | 6:16 AM | 3.3 | 81.2 km | 22,000 m | 24km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/14 | 2:58 AM | 3.3 | 47.2 km | 18,000 m | 35km S of Forestville, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/14 | 9:33 PM | 3.7 | 68.3 km | 21,000 m | 29km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/12 | 7:55 AM | 4.2 | 95.5 km | 17,000 m | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/11 | 7:20 AM | 3.8 | 85.9 km | 23,000 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/95 | 4:37 AM | 3.3 | 97.4 km | 15,000 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/83 | 3:46 PM | 3.6 | 62.4 km | 18,000 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
Rimouski
Rimouski is a Canadian city located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec at the mouth of the Rimouski River. It has a population of 46,860 (as of 2011) and many tourist, cultural and industrial attractions. is the site of Université du Québec à..
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