Demographics for Grise Fiord

The 2016 Census reported the total population of Grise Fiord to be 129, of which approximately 46.4% were female and 53.6% male. The Municipality keeps records of the births, deaths and in/out migration.

The population grew 10.1% between 1996 and 2001, decreased by 13.5% between 2001 and 2006, and increased by 10.4% between 2006 and 2011. Based on the average Nunavut rates of growth the estimated population of Grise Fiord in 2020 could be 173, however recent declines in the population make this figure difficult to estimate.

Residents participate in a variety of occupations, but are predominantly employed in Business, finance and administration occupations, occupations related to Social science, education, government service and religion, and Sales and service occupations. Data on the harvesting of country food was unavailable, however consultations in 2010 indicate that traditional harvesting is an important activity to contribute to the food resources of most families in the community.

According to the 2011 Census it was reported Grise Fiord had a participation rate of 77.8%. This compares to the territorial participation rate of 63.4%, and an employment rate of 72.2%, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%, compared to Nunavut's employment rate of 52.1%, and unemployment rate of 17.9%.

With respect to educational achievement the 2011 Census reported that, among the population age 15 and over, 33.3% had no certificate, diploma or degree (including high school), while 16.7% reported the highest level of educational achievement to be high school certificate or equivalent, and 16.7% reported that they had an apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma, as well as a college or other non-university certificate or diploma, and 16.7% reported they had a university certificate or diploma at or above a bachelors degree.

Statistic information obtained from:
http://www.stats.gov.nu.ca/en/Census%202011NHS.aspx