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Living in Gander

Gander is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Its population was 12,191 at the end of 2022. An unemployment rate of 14.31% was measured at the end of 2021. A foreign population count of 290 was recorded at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Gander?

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 Gander.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Renter households in Gander spending 30% or more on housing totalled 17.5% at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent17.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Dwellings5,424 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,068 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 290 people of 12,191 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 Gander is 14.3%. 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%1196–8103 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%1814–16Gander 14.3%8 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate52.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,185 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca15Official
Unemployment rate14.31 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gander. 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

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

Mobility and administration

Gander's nearest airport was YQX, 4 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYQX3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gander. 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

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gander.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Gander average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°-11°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Gander average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140103921081039288106101116120110121JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.8 · Feb -2.7 · Mar 0.3 · Apr 5.4 · May 11.7 · Jun 17 · Jul 21.8 · Aug 21.4 · Sep 16.9 · Oct 10.4 · Nov 5.1 · Dec 0.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.4 · Feb -10.9 · Mar -7.7 · Apr -2.7 · May 1.6 · Jun 6.2 · Jul 11.3 · Aug 11.6 · Sep 7.7 · Oct 2.9 · Nov -1.5 · Dec -6.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -6.6 · Feb -6.8 · Mar -3.7 · Apr 1.4 · May 6.7 · Jun 11.6 · Jul 16.6 · Aug 16.5 · Sep 12.3 · Oct 6.7 · Nov 1.8 · Dec -3.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 102.8 · Feb 91.9 · Mar 108.2 · Apr 102.7 · May 91.6 · Jun 88.4 · Jul 106 · Aug 100.5 · Sep 115.7 · Oct 119.9 · Nov 110.1 · Dec 121.3 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Cap-aux-Meules12,190 residentsRothesay12,260 residentsWetaskiwin12,317 residentsErin12,044 residentsBathurst12,370 residentsBlackfalds11,962 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Gander was 104.5 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Gander had 5,065 households. Gander recorded a median age of 45.2 years at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Gander residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.6%Foreign residents 2.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area104.5 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area104.5 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share2.51 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents290 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density113.7 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population12,191 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Gander by year, residents9,65410,56211,47112,3792001200520092015202212,191residents

Population rose 23.9% between 2001 and 2022, from 9,842 to 12,191.

Is Gander 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 worker46%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 36–56%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–61%
Student54%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Family44%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 33–55%
Retirement55%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 42–68%
Foreign residents290 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population12,191 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent17.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings5,424 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate52.3 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,185 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad2.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Households5,065 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate61.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age45.2 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gander 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 Gander?

The median gross salary is 2,185 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Gander?

The unemployment rate is 14.31 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Gander?

The published population is 12,191 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Gander?

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

Is Gander a good place to live?

Gander 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). Gander, Canada: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/gander/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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