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Living in Labrador City

Labrador City is a city in Canada. Residents of Labrador City numbered 7,588 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 5.52% at the end of 2021. Labrador City was home to 460 foreign residents at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Labrador City?

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 Labrador City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The number of dwellings in Labrador City reached 3,368 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,368 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,070 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Labrador City?

The unemployment rate is about 5.5 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.52 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Labrador City 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%974–6Labrador City 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
Employment rate68.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)4,258 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate5.52 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Labrador City. 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 Labrador City. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Labrador City's nearest airport was YWK, 4 km away and offered 10 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count10 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYWK3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Labrador City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.49 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Labrador City annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.5PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Labrador City is 4.5 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–5Labrador City 4.512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.49 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 0.08 · Feb 0.15 · Mar 1.39 · Apr 2.08 · May 22.93 · Jun 26.16 · Jul 26.55 · Aug 23.93 · Sep 24.42 · Oct 17.04 · Nov 7.34 · Dec 1.89 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -47.92 · Feb -48.59 · Mar -43.67 · Apr -33.91 · May -16.96 · Jun -5.04 · Jul 0.42 · Aug -2.08 · Sep -5.17 · Oct -21.37 · Nov -33.19 · Dec -44.75 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -23.39 · Feb -22.2 · Mar -15.34 · Apr -7.03 · May 1.93 · Jun 9.44 · Jul 13.06 · Aug 11.93 · Sep 6.46 · Oct -0.36 · Nov -9.65 · Dec -18.49 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Merritt7,611 residentsBeaubassin East7,620 residentsCoteau-du-Lac7,636 residentsDonnacona7,648 residentsSunbury-York South7,519 residentsPonoka7,518 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Labrador City was 34.1 km² at the end of 2021. The number of households reached 3,070 at the end of 2021. Population density was 217.3 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Labrador City?

The published population was 7,588 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Labrador City residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.9%Foreign residents 6.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area34.11 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area34.11 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share6.22 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents460 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density217.3 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population7,588 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Labrador City by year, residents7,1657,4257,6857,945200120052009201520227,588residents

Population fell 3.8% between 2001 and 2022, from 7,891 to 7,588.

Is Labrador City 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 worker60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student61%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 49–73%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Retirement57%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 43–71%
Foreign residents460 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population7,588 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,368 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate68.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)4,258 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate5.52 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,070 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate72.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Labrador City 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.

How many people live in Labrador City?

The published population was 7,588 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Labrador City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Labrador City?

The unemployment rate is about 5.5 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Labrador City?

The median gross salary is 4,258 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Labrador City?

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

Is Labrador City a good place to live?

Labrador City 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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Sources

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  1. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
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  8. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
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