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Living in Port-Cartier

Port-Cartier is a city in Canada. Port-Cartier had a population of 6,497 at the end of 2022. Port-Cartier's unemployment stood at 6.47% at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 65 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Port-Cartier?

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 Port-Cartier.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The dwelling count was 3,307 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,307 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,918 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 65 people of 6,497 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 Port-Cartier is 6.5%. 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%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8Port-Cartier 6.5%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
Employment rate53.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,722 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate6.47 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Port-Cartier. 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 Port-Cartier. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Port-Cartier's nearest airport was YZV, 48 km away and offered 11 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count11 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km48 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYZV3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 1.77 · Feb 1.75 · Mar 3.94 · Apr 12.96 · May 23.69 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 27.77 · Aug 26.61 · Sep 23.71 · Oct 19.12 · Nov 12.84 · Dec 8.24 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -36.37 · Feb -33.21 · Mar -30.61 · Apr -18.78 · May -6.08 · Jun -0.12 · Jul 7.01 · Aug 5.26 · Sep 0.16 · Oct -6.58 · Nov -19.47 · Dec -27.53 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -13.77 · Feb -13 · Mar -7.86 · Apr -1.11 · May 6.49 · Jun 12.18 · Jul 16.07 · Aug 15.64 · Sep 11.08 · Oct 4.95 · Nov -1.72 · Dec -9.09 °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
Princeville6,574 residentsRocky Mountain House6,603 residentsStephenville6,604 residentsMont-Joli6,378 residentsPointe-Calumet6,378 residentsSlave Lake6,377 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 1,092.8 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Port-Cartier had 2,915 households. The population density of Port-Cartier stood at 6 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Port-Cartier residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99%Foreign residents 1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area1,093 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area1,093 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share1.03 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents65 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population6,497 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Port-Cartier by year, residents6,4456,6966,9487,199200120052009201520226,497residents

Population fell 9.1% between 2001 and 2022, from 7,147 to 6,497.

Is Port-Cartier 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 worker49%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 38–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Student54%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Foreign residents65 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population6,497 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,307 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate53.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,722 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate6.47 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,915 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate57.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Port-Cartier 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 Port-Cartier?

The median gross salary is 2,722 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Port-Cartier?

The unemployment rate is 6.47 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Port-Cartier?

The published population is 6,497 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Port-Cartier?

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

Is Port-Cartier a good place to live?

Port-Cartier 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). Port-Cartier, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/port-cartier/ 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. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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