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Akulivik Facts
| Area | 911.1 km² |
| Population | 146 |
| Male Population | 78 (53.7%) |
| Female Population | 68 (46.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -54.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -69.5% |
| Median Age | 19.8 years (Male: 18.6, Female: 21.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $33,627 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 819 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 60.80056, -78.19935 |
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Akulivik Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 323 | 418 | 479 | 576 | 146 | 150 | 152 |
| Population Density | 0.4 / km² | 0.5 / km² | 0.5 / km² | 0.6 / km² | 0.2 / km² | 0.2 / km² | 0.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAkulivik Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 69.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akulivik | -54.8% | -65.1% | -69.5% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akulivik Median Age
Median Age: 19.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akulivik | 19.8 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 18.6 yrs |
| Quebec | 42.2 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Akulivik Population Density
Population Density: 0.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akulivik | 146 | 911.1 km² | 0.2 / km² |
| Quebec | 7 million | 1,519,626.9 km² | 4.6 / 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
Akulivik Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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
Akulivik Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,544 | $30,163 | $33,882 | $34,927 | $30,102 | $36,310 | $35,231 | $33,627 |
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
Akulivik CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akulivik | 1,855 tn | 12.71 tn | 2 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 |
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
Akulivik CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,855 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/07 | 12:44 PM | 3.7 | 91.7 km | 10,000 m | Hudson Bay | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/07 | 8:00 AM | 3.2 | 88.2 km | 18,000 m | Hudson Bay | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/06 | 10:16 PM | 4 | 97.7 km | 18,000 m | Ungava Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Akulivik
Akulivik (Inuktitut: ᐊᑯᓕᕕᒃ) (2011 population 615) is an Inuit village in Nunavik, in northern Quebec, Canada. It is located on a peninsula that juts southwesterly into Hudson Bay across from Smith Island (Qikirtajuaq). Akulivik is on the 60th paralle..
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