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Living in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Dolbeau-Mistassini is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 13,936 at the end of 2022. The city faced an unemployment rate of 7.33% at the end of 2021. A foreign population count of 115 was recorded at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Dolbeau-Mistassini?

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 Dolbeau-Mistassini.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Renter households in Dolbeau-Mistassini spending 30% or more on housing totalled 8.9% at the end of 2021. The number of dwellings in Dolbeau-Mistassini reached 6,866 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent8.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Dwellings6,866 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 115 people of 13,936 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 Dolbeau-Mistassini is 7.3%. 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%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8Dolbeau-Mistassini 7.3%103 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)1,833 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate7.33 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Dolbeau-Mistassini. 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

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Dolbeau-Mistassini. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km40 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYRJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Dolbeau-Mistassini. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Dolbeau-Mistassini.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −17.5°C in January and 17.9°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 1.65 · Feb 1.28 · Mar 14.72 · Apr 22.59 · May 29.26 · Jun 32.7 · Jul 33.65 · Aug 29.9 · Sep 30.48 · Oct 25.44 · Nov 18.71 · Dec 2.98 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -45.09 · Feb -42.36 · Mar -38.18 · Apr -24.7 · May -7.34 · Jun -1.79 · Jul 5.73 · Aug 4.05 · Sep -4.34 · Oct -11.79 · Nov -21.98 · Dec -37.35 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -17.49 · Feb -15.44 · Mar -9.21 · Apr -0.14 · May 9.46 · Jun 15.2 · Jul 17.85 · Aug 16.71 · Sep 12.27 · Oct 4.74 · Nov -2.82 · Dec -12.63 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Dorchester13,980 residentsGravenhurst14,008 residentsMatane14,034 residentsPrévost14,043 residentsWinkler14,066 residentsWarman13,771 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 293.4 km². The median age was 50.8 years at the end of 2021. The city recorded a population density of 46.8 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Dolbeau-Mistassini residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99.2%Foreign residents 0.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area293.4 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share0.88 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents115 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density46.8 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population13,936 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Dolbeau-Mistassini by year, residents13,60214,16314,72415,2852001200520092015202213,936residents

Population fell 8.1% between 2001 and 2022, from 15,169 to 13,936.

International community in Dolbeau-Mistassini

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data120100.0%
Europe4033.3%
France4033.3%
Africa4033.3%
Other places of birth in Africa3529.2%
Americas3025.0%
Mexico108.3%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Citizenship

Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data13,135100.0%
Canadian citizens12,99098.9%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over10,50079.9%
Canadian citizens aged under 182,49019.0%
Not Canadian citizens1451.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Language spoken at home

Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data13,480100.0%
Single responses13,43599.7%
Official languages13,42099.6%
French13,38599.3%
Multiple responses400.3%
English and French350.3%
English350.3%
Non-official languages200.1%
Non-Indigenous languages200.1%
Indo-European languages100.1%
French and non-official language(s)50.0%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Niger-Congo languages50.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini 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 worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 45–65%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student63%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 52–74%
Family55%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement60%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 47–73%
Foreign residents115 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population13,936 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent8.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings6,866 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,833 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate7.33 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad0.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Median age50.8 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Dolbeau-Mistassini 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 Dolbeau-Mistassini?

The median gross salary is 1,833 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

The unemployment rate is 7.33 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

The published population is 13,936 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

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

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini a good place to live?

Dolbeau-Mistassini 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.

How many people born in Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data live in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

The official country of birth distribution records 120 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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Sources

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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  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
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  6. Statistics Canada www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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