Living in Rimouski

Population density was 144.3 people per km² in 2021. Foreign-born residents accounted for 3.8% of the population in 2021. 12.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in May 2021. Monthly mean temperatures were −11°C in January and 18.6°C in July. The city covered 298 km² in 2021.

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

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 Rimouski.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Households spending over 30% of income on rent	12.5 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹⁰Official
Dwellings	24,849 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada³Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings	23,470 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 965 people of 48,935 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 7.6% in May 2021.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Rimouski is 7.6%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	54.5 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,000 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹²Official
Unemployment rate	7.6 %country median 8.3%	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹⁰Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Metric	Value	Period	Source
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct	1.1 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹⁰Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct	0.9 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹⁰Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct	8.3 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹⁰Official
Nearest airport	YXK	13 Jun 2026	OurAirports — airports.csv²Official
Distance to nearest airport	3.8 km	13 Jun 2026	OurAirports — airports.csv²Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly precipitation was 71 mm in January and 93.9 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Average daytime high by month	Jan -7.1 · Feb -5.7 · Mar 0.1 · Apr 7.3 · May 15.1 · Jun 20.8 · Jul 23.5 · Aug 22.5 · Sep 17.7 · Oct 10.3 · Nov 3.7 · Dec -2.9 °C	31 Dec 2020	Canadian Climate Normals — RIMOUSKI, 1991-2020¹Official
Average night-time low by month	Jan -14.6 · Feb -13.6 · Mar -7.8 · Apr -0.9 · May 5.2 · Jun 10.7 · Jul 13.7 · Aug 13.1 · Sep 9.1 · Oct 3.6 · Nov -1.8 · Dec -9 °C	31 Dec 2020	Canadian Climate Normals — RIMOUSKI, 1991-2020¹Official
Average temperature by month	Jan -11 · Feb -9.6 · Mar -3.9 · Apr 3.2 · May 10.2 · Jun 15.7 · Jul 18.6 · Aug 17.8 · Sep 13.4 · Oct 7 · Nov 0.9 · Dec -5.8 °C	31 Dec 2020	Canadian Climate Normals — RIMOUSKI, 1991-2020¹Official
Average precipitation by month	Jan 71 · Feb 65.8 · Mar 64 · Apr 73.2 · May 81.8 · Jun 81.2 · Jul 93.9 · Aug 80.2 · Sep 91 · Oct 96.3 · Nov 77.5 · Dec 89.5 mm	31 Dec 2020	Canadian Climate Normals — RIMOUSKI, 1991-2020¹Official

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities

Shawinigan49,620 residents Dollard-Des Ormeaux49,798 residents Victoriaville47,760 residents Châteauguay50,815 residents Mascouche51,183 residents Brandon51,313 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	339.1 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
City area	298 km²	2021	Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Rimouski, CSD 2410005)⁷Official
Foreign-resident share	2.43 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁵Official
Foreign residents	965 people	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.⁹Official
Population density	144.3 people/km²	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 6: population density per square kilometre at CSD grain. This is the exact CSD value; it is not a CMA or province observation.⁹Official
Population	48,935 people	1 Jan 2021	Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Rimouski (Census subdivision 2410043)⁸Official

Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 10.9% between 2001 and 2022, from 45,278 to 50,194.

International community in Rimouski

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 group	People	Share
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data	1,155	100.0%
Europe	470	40.7%
Africa	420	36.4%
France	330	28.6%
Other places of birth in Africa	240	20.8%
Americas	185	16.0%
Congo, Democratic Republic of the	85	7.4%
Other places of birth in Americas	75	6.5%
Other places of birth in Europe	70	6.1%
Asia	70	6.1%
Morocco	45	3.9%

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Published group	People	Share
Colombia	40	3.5%
Algeria	35	3.0%
China	35	3.0%
Haiti	30	2.6%
Mexico	25	2.2%
United States of America	15	1.3%
Poland	15	1.3%
Brazil	10	0.9%
Peru	10	0.9%
Germany	10	0.9%
Italy	10	0.9%
Lebanon	10	0.9%
Viet Nam	10	0.9%
Other places of birth in Asia	10	0.9%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source¹¹

Citizenship

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

Published group	People	Share
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data	47,465	100.0%
Canadian citizens	46,505	98.0%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over	38,315	80.7%
Canadian citizens aged under 18	8,190	17.3%
Not Canadian citizens	965	2.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source¹¹

Language spoken at home

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

Published group	People	Share
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data	48,625	100.0%
Single responses	48,330	99.4%
Official languages	48,035	98.8%
French	47,810	98.3%
Multiple responses	295	0.6%
Non-official languages	295	0.6%
Non-Indigenous languages	290	0.6%
English	230	0.5%
English and French	170	0.3%
Indo-European languages	120	0.2%
French and non-official language(s)	110	0.2%

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Published group	People	Share
Italic (Romance) languages	100	0.2%
Spanish	75	0.2%
Niger-Congo languages	55	0.1%
Afro-Asiatic languages	45	0.1%
Swahili	40	0.1%
Semitic languages	40	0.1%
Arabic	40	0.1%
Sino-Tibetan languages	25	0.1%
Chinese languages	25	0.1%
Creole languages	20	0.0%
Portuguese	20	0.0%
Mandarin	15	0.0%
Nilo-Saharan languages	10	0.0%
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e.	10	0.0%
Yue (Cantonese)	10	0.0%
English, French and non-official language(s)	10	0.0%
Haitian Creole	10	0.0%
Sango	10	0.0%
Balto-Slavic languages	10	0.0%
Slavic languages	10	0.0%
Indo-Iranian languages	10	0.0%
Wolof	5	0.0%
Sign languages	5	0.0%
Berber languages	5	0.0%
Kabyle	5	0.0%
Iranian languages	5	0.0%
Romanian	5	0.0%
Korean	5	0.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source¹¹

Is Rimouski 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 worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–62%

Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%

Student59%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 48–70%

Family52%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 41–63%

Retirement58%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 45–71%

Foreign residents965 people11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.

Population48,935 people1 Jan 2021Official source · Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Rimouski (Census subdivision 2410043)

Households spending over 30% of income on rent12.5 %11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population

Dwellings24,849 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Employment rate54.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Median gross salary (regional)2,000 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Residents born abroad	3.8 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹⁰Official
Households	23,470 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
Labour force participation rate	59 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
Median age	47.2 years	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rimouski 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 Rimouski?

The median gross salary is 2,000 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Rimouski?

The unemployment rate is 7.6 %. Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population.

How many people live in Rimouski?

The published population is 48,935 people. Source: Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Rimouski (Census subdivision 2410043).

How many foreign residents live in Rimouski?

965 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status..

Is Rimouski a good place to live?

Rimouski 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 Rimouski?

The official country of birth distribution records 1,155 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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Canadian Climate Normals — RIMOUSKI, 1991-2020 Canadian Climate Normals · climate.weather.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-26
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Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Rimouski, CSD 2410005) Statistics Canada · www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-14
Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Rimouski (Census subdivision 2410043) Statistics Canada · api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-13
Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status. api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2021-05-11
Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-16

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Statistics Canada language_spoken_at_home www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-29
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