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Nunavut population 2026: 43,091
Nunavut's population was 43,091 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada. It grew by 983 people (2.33%) over the previous 12 months and holds 0.1% of Canada's population.
- 43,091people on July 1, 2026, 13th of 13 provinces and territories
- 0.1%of Canada's population
- +983in the 12 months to July 1, 2026 (+2.33%), second of 13 by growth rate
- +7.5%over five years, from 40,086 in July 2021
Nunavut added 983 people, its biggest gain on record
Nunavut added 983 people, its biggest yearly gain in Statistics Canada's series, which starts with the year to July 1992. The previous high was 848 in 1994. Its 2.33% growth rate is second only to Yukon's. Nunavut is the only jurisdiction whose gain grew in each of the last two years.
People added in each 12 months to July 1, 2001 to 2026. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0009-01.
Quarter by quarter
| Three months | Population change |
|---|---|
| July 1 to Oct. 1, 2025 | +125 |
| Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 | +84 |
| Jan. 1 to April 1, 2026 | +325 |
| April 1 to July 1, 2026 | +449 |
Common questions
What is the population of Nunavut in 2026? 43,091 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada's latest estimate.
Is Nunavut's population growing? Yes. It grew 2.33% in the year to July 1, 2026, after adding 664 the year before.
How does Nunavut rank? 13th of 13 provinces and territories by population, second by growth rate and 12th by number of people added.
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