Nunavut Cities by Population 2025
5 Most Populated Nunavut Cities
Iqaluit
8,509
Rankin Inlet
3,312
Arviat
3,217
Igloolik
2,391
Baker Lake
2,266
19 cities
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2024 Pop. | 2021 Pop. | 2016 Pop. | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqaluit | 8,509 | 8,428 | 8,121 | 8,033 | 0.96% |
| Rankin Inlet | 3,312 | 3,280 | 3,236 | 2,935 | 0.98% |
| Arviat | 3,217 | 3,159 | 3,108 | 2,729 | 1.84% |
| Igloolik | 2,391 | 2,329 | 2,214 | 1,786 | 2.66% |
| Baker Lake | 2,266 | 2,246 | 2,237 | 2,123 | 0.89% |
| Cambridge Bay | 2,062 | 2,034 | 1,923 | 1,815 | 1.38% |
| Pond Inlet | 1,684 | 1,690 | 1,683 | 1,646 | -0.36% |
| Pangnirtung | 1,584 | 1,577 | 1,636 | 1,518 | 0.44% |
| Cape Dorset | 1,579 | 1,569 | 1,512 | 1,486 | 0.64% |
| Kugluktuk | 1,475 | 1,478 | 1,494 | 1,510 | -0.2% |
| Gjoa Haven | 1,403 | 1,399 | 1,468 | 1,360 | 0.29% |
| Clyde River | 1,379 | 1,352 | 1,283 | 1,083 | 2% |
| Naujaat | 1,369 | 1,341 | 1,325 | 1,116 | 2.09% |
| Kugaaruk | 1,318 | 1,281 | 1,126 | 952 | 2.89% |
| Arctic Bay | 1,190 | 1,161 | 1,076 | 896 | 2.5% |
| Sanikiluaq | 1,112 | 1,092 | 1,103 | 912 | 1.83% |
| Coral Harbour | 1,095 | 1,077 | 1,127 | 919 | 1.67% |
| Hall Beach | 1,082 | 1,061 | 969 | 875 | 1.98% |
| Taloyoak | 1,063 | 1,057 | 1,014 | 1,040 | 0.57% |
Nunavut Cities Overview
The largest city in Nunavut is Iqaluit, with a 2025 population of 8,509. Kugaaruk is the fastest growing city in Nunavut, having grown 2.89% annually between 2011 and 2016.