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Yukon population 2026: 50,356
Yukon's population was 50,356 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada. It grew by 1,206 people (2.45%) over the previous 12 months and holds 0.1% of Canada's population.
- 50,356people on July 1, 2026, 11th of 13 provinces and territories
- 0.1%of Canada's population
- +1,206in the 12 months to July 1, 2026 (+2.45%), first of 13 by growth rate
- +17.2%over five years, from 42,961 in July 2021
Yukon grew 2.45%, the fastest in Canada
Yukon grew 2.45%, the fastest of all 13 provinces and territories. It is also the fastest over five years, up 17.2% from 42,961 in 2021. Yukon first passed 50,000 people in July 2026. Even so, its gain of 1,206 is the smallest yearly gain since 2022, when it added 930.
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 | +272 |
| Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 | +124 |
| Jan. 1 to April 1, 2026 | +316 |
| April 1 to July 1, 2026 | +494 |
Common questions
What is the population of Yukon in 2026? 50,356 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada's latest estimate.
Is Yukon's population growing? Yes, but more slowly. It grew 2.45% in the year to July 1, 2026, after adding 1,467 the year before.
How does Yukon rank? 11th of 13 provinces and territories by population, first by growth rate and 11th by number of people added.
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