Population of the Northwest Territories: ~45,000 (2023)

Current Population Estimate

As of July 1, 2023 (Statistics Canada), the Northwest Territories population is 45,605.

Trend

• 2021 Census: 41,070
• 2022 Estimate: 45,000
• 2023 Estimate: 45,605

Modest growth driven by natural increase and net interprovincial migration (often negative, offset by international immigration).

Demographic Profile

• Indigenous: ~50% (First Nations: Dene, Métis; Inuvialuit)
• Yellowknife (capital): ~20,000 (44% of total)
• Other communities: 32 smaller settlements (Hay River, Inuvik, Fort Smith, Behchokǫ̀, etc.)
• Median age: ~34 (younger than national ~41)