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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Yellowknife
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 172 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 123 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 119 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 118 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 96 | 24 years |
| Lawyers legal | 88 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 72 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 71 | 25 years |
| Other accommodation | 56 | 24 years |
| General contractors | 50 | 23 years |
| Other membership organizations | 48 | 31 years |
| Accountants | 47 | 27 years |
| Shopping other | 40 | 26 years |
Yellowknife Facts
| Area | 137.3 km² |
| Population | 20,912 |
| Male Population | 10,538 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 10,374 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +19.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.6% |
| Median Age | 32.8 years (Male: 32.7, Female: 32.8) |
| Area Codes | 867 |
| Neighborhoods | Range Lake, Fonthill, Northeast Calgary, Byward Market-Parliament Hill |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 62.45600, -114.35255 |
| Postal Codes | X1A |
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Yellowknife Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,539 | 18,937 | 19,428 | 19,885 | 20,912 |
| Population Density | 127.8 / km² | 138 / km² | 141.6 / km² | 144.9 / km² | 152.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Yellowknife Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife | +13.4% | +5% | +2.4% |
| Northwest Territories | +2.1% | -1.4% | -1.3% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Yellowknife Median Age
Median Age: 32.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife | 32.8 yrs | 32.8 yrs | 32.7 yrs |
| Northwest Territories | 32 yrs | 31.8 yrs | 32.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Yellowknife Population Density
Population Density: 152 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife | 20,912 | 137.3 km² | 152 / km² |
| Northwest Territories | 42,461 | 1,615,684.8 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
Yellowknife Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Yellowknife
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
Yellowknife CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife | 411,668 tn | 19.69 tn | 2,999.4 tons/km² |
| Northwest Territories | 544,349 tn | 12.82 tn | 0.3 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
Yellowknife CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 411,668 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,999.4 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.
Yellowknife
Yellowknife /ˈjɛloʊnaɪf/ (2011 population: 19,234) is the capital city and largest community of the Northwest Territories (NT or NWT), Canada. It is located on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake, approximately 400 km (250 mi) south of the Arctic ..
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