Number of families on low income in Nunavut

This statistic shows the number of families considered to be low income according to low income measures (LIMs) in Nunavut, Canada from 2000 to 2020. In 2020, 3,220 families in Nunavut were considered to be on low income.

Number of families in Nunavut, Canada on low income from 2000 to 2020

Characteristic	Number of families on low income
2020	3,220
2019	3,760
2018	3,710
2017	3,630
2016	3,600
2015	3,700
2014	3,720
2013	3,490
2012	3,210
2011	2,990
2010	2,840
2009	2,910
2008	2,850
2007	2,780
2006	2,630
2005	2,670
2004	2,530
2003	2,440
2002	2,410
2001	2,420
2000	2,830

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Release date

August 2022

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Region

Canada

Survey time period

2000 to 2020

Supplementary notes

The low income measure (LIM) is a fixed percentage (50 percent) of adjusted family income where adjusted indicates a consideration of family needs. The family size adjustment reflects the precept that family needs increase with family size. A family is considered to be low income when their income is below the LIM for their family type and size.

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