Nuussuaq Facts
| Area | 6.4 km² |
| Population | 195 |
| Male Population | 93 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 102 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +170.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.0% |
| Median Age | 24.7 years (Male: 29.7, Female: 20.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $68,210 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenland Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 74.11117, -57.05962 |
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Nuussuaq Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72 | 176 | 193 | 208 | 195 | 194 | 193 |
| Population Density | 11.3 / km² | 27.6 / km² | 30.3 / km² | 32.6 / km² | 30.6 / km² | 30.4 / km² | 30.3 / km² |
Nuussuaq Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuussuaq | +170.8% | +10.8% | +1% |
| Qaasuitsup | — | — | — |
| Greenland | — | — | — |
Nuussuaq Median Age
Median Age: 24.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuussuaq | 24.7 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Qaasuitsup | 32.9 yrs | 31 yrs | 34.6 yrs |
| Greenland | 33.6 yrs | 32.1 yrs | 35 yrs |
Nuussuaq Population Density
Population Density: 30.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuussuaq | 195 | 6.4 km² | 30.6 / km² |
| Qaasuitsup | 12,104 | 576,067.4 km² | 0 / km² |
| Greenland | 34,483 | 2,165,628.3 km² | 0 / km² |
Nuussuaq Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2030
- 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 Nuussuaq
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Nuussuaq Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,043 | $22,676 | $25,343 | $37,793 | $47,845 | $47,046 | $54,747 | $68,210 |
Nuussuaq CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuussuaq | 2,444 tn | 12.53 tn | 383.3 tons/km² |
| Qaasuitsup | 290,830 tn | 24.03 tn | 0.5 tons/km² |
| Greenland | 813,754 tn | 23.6 tn | 0.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,444 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 383.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
Nuussuaq
Nuussuaq (old spelling: Nûgssuaq), formerly Kraulshavn, is a settlement in the Qaasuitsup municipality in northwestern Greenland. It is the only mainland settlement in the Upernavik Archipelago, located near the western tip of the Nuussuaq Peninsula,..
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