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Living in Baie-Comeau

Baie-Comeau is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Baie-Comeau had a population of 20,831 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 5.53% at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 270 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Baie-Comeau?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Baie-Comeau.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The dwelling count was 10,163 at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Baie-Comeau yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings10,163 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 270 people of 20,831 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Baie-Comeau is 5.5%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6Baie-Comeau 5.5%119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)2,277 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca9Official
Unemployment rate5.53 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Baie-Comeau. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

Job SearchMigrant Support
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Baie-Comeau. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Baie-Comeau's nearest airport was YBC, 10 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYBC3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration in Baie-Comeau

1 exact course-location record is linked to this city. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.

Verified locally
1verified local records

Centre d’éducation des adultes de l’Estuaire

600 rue Jalbert, Baie-Comeau (Québec)

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Exact city-linked record checked 2026-08-10. Provider-supplied records are supplemental and are not presented as official accreditation.

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Colwood20,766 residentsSainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac20,944 residentsRussell20,962 residentsHuntsville21,147 residentsCobourg20,519 residentsCranbrook20,499 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 334.8 km² at the end of 2021. The median age was 48.4 years at the end of 2021. Population density was 61.8 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Baie-Comeau residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.7%Foreign residents 1.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area334.8 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign-resident share1.36 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents270 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density61.8 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Population20,831 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Baie-Comeau by year, residents20,46521,53922,61223,6862001200520092015202220,831residents

Population fell 11.2% between 2001 and 2022, from 23,464 to 20,831.

Is Baie-Comeau a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–62%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Student55%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Foreign residents270 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population20,831 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings10,163 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,277 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate5.53 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
City area334.8 km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median age48.4 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Baie-Comeau when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Baie-Comeau?

The median gross salary is 2,277 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Baie-Comeau?

The unemployment rate is 5.53 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Baie-Comeau?

The published population is 20,831 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Baie-Comeau?

270 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Baie-Comeau a good place to live?

Baie-Comeau may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Baie-Comeau, Canada: salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/baie-comeau/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  9. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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