Categories in Igloolik
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Igloolik
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 19 | 30 years |
Igloolik Facts
| Area | 103.8 km² |
| Population | 1,687 |
| Male Population | 901 (53.4%) |
| Female Population | 786 (46.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +125.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +50.2% |
| Median Age | 21.3 years (Male: 19.8, Female: 23.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $90,049 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 867 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 69.38437, -81.79888 |
| Postal Codes | X0A |
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Igloolik Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 748 | 972 | 1,123 | 1,375 | 1,687 | 1,786 | 1,878 |
| Population Density | 7.2 / km² | 9.4 / km² | 10.8 / km² | 13.2 / km² | 16.3 / km² | 17.2 / km² | 18.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIgloolik Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 50.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igloolik | +125.5% | +73.6% | +50.2% |
| Nunavut | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Igloolik Median Age
Median Age: 21.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igloolik | 21.3 yrs | 23.2 yrs | 19.8 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)
Igloolik Population Density
Population Density: 16.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igloolik | 1,687 | 103.8 km² | 16.3 / 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
Igloolik 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
Igloolik Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $36,725 | $37,687 | $37,040 | $38,656 | $52,365 | $56,314 | $84,427 | $90,049 |
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
Nunavut CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Nunavut CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 421,422 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.23 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 0.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Igloolik
Igloolik (Inuktitut Syllabics: ᐃᒡᓗᓕᒃ Inuit pronunciation: [iɣlu:'li:k], sometimes spelled Iglulik) is an Inuit hamlet in Foxe Basin, Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, northern Canada. Because it is located on Igloolik Island, close to the Melville Peni..
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