Northwest Territory Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Northwest Territory Cities
Yellowknife
22,085
Hay River
3,267
Inuvik
3,245
Fort Smith
2,424
Behchoko
2,008
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2025 Pop. | 2021 Pop. | 2016 Pop. | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife | 22,085 | 21,936 | 21,455 | 20,829 | 0.68% |
| Hay River | 3,267 | 3,308 | 3,402 | 3,802 | -1.24% |
| Inuvik | 3,245 | 3,263 | 3,367 | 3,426 | -0.55% |
| Fort Smith | 2,424 | 2,441 | 2,563 | 2,743 | -0.7% |
| Behchoko | 2,008 | 2,003 | 1,996 | 1,980 | 0.25% |
| Fort Simpson | 1,318 | 1,315 | 1,326 | 1,299 | 0.23% |
| Tuktoyaktuk | 1,043 | 1,033 | 1,016 | 980 | 0.97% |
Northwest Territory Cities Overview
The largest city in Northwest Territory is Yellowknife, with a 2026 population of 22,085. Tuktoyaktuk is the fastest growing city in Northwest Territory, having grown 0.97% annually between 2011 and 2016.