Yukon - Statistics & Facts

Yukon is one of Canada’s three territories, named after the Yukon River, the longest river in the territory. It is the least populated territory, with a population of 43,789 people, and is also the westernmost territory. Yukon is bordered by the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, and U.S. state Alaska. The major difference between a Canadian province and territory is that provinces get their power and authority from the Constitution Act of 1867, while territories get their power appointed to them by the Parliament of Canada. Yukon is one of Canada’s officially bilingual territories but also recognizes First Nations languages. About 20 percent of the population is of Aboriginal origin, and its capital is Whitehorse, where a majority of the population lives.

Yukon's economy

Mining plays a vital role in Yukon’s economy, but it was the public administration industry that brought in the most revenue, and the real estate, rental, and leasing industry that had the highest labor productivity in 2021. Mining investments in exploration and development in Yukon have significantly increased over the past few years. The discovery of white gold in 2003 in the territory prompted an exploration pursuit that has given fruitful results. Consequently, minerals such as copper, lead, and zinc have been actively mined in the territory. Furthermore, Yukon’s active mining industry has contributed to Yukon having the lowest unemployment rate in Canada.

Culture and history

Yukon’s culture is highly characterized by its large Aboriginal population, as organizations strive to maintain and develop indigenous education, language, and Aboriginal rights. One of the most important cultural aspects of the territory is the legacy of the Klondike Gold Rush (which took place between 1897 and 1899), and which inspired many contemporary writers of the time, such as Jack London, Robert W. Service, or Jules Verne, and which continues to inspire popular culture.
This text provides general information. Statista assumes no liability for the information given being complete or correct. Due to varying update cycles, statistics can display more up-to-date data than referenced in the text.
Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 17, 2022

Key insights

Estimated population
43,789
Median age
39.5
Life expectancy at birth
78.68
Get more insights

Editor’s Picks Current statistics on this topic

Population estimate of Yukon, Canada in 2022, by age and gender

Demographics

Population of Yukon 2022, by age and gender

Rate of unemployment in Yukon, Canada from 2001 to 2021

Employment

Unemployment rate Yukon, Canada 2001-2021

Average tuition fee for full-time Canadian undergraduate students in Canada in the 2022/23 academic year, by province (in Canadian dollars)

Educational Institutions & Market

Canada: tuition fee for full-time Canadian undergraduates 2022/23, by province

Related topics

Recommended

5

Recommended statistics

Population

6

Population

Economy

8

Economy

Employment & Earnings

8

Employment & Earnings

Territorial Government

7

Territorial Government

Further reportsGet the best reports to understand your industry

Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Ontario
Ontario
Manitoba
Manitoba
Alberta
Alberta
British Columbia
British Columbia
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories

Contact

Get in touch with us. We are happy to help.
Statista Locations
Contact Meredith Alda
Meredith Alda
Sales Manager– Contact (United States)
Email
support@statista.com

Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm (EST)

Contact Yolanda Mega
Yolanda Mega
Operations Manager– Contact (Asia)
Email
asia.support@statista.com

Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm (SGT)

Contact Kisara Mizuno
Kisara Mizuno
Senior Business Development Manager– Contact (Asia)
Email
support.japan@statista.com

Mon - Fri, 10:00am - 6:00pm (JST)

Contact Lodovica Biagi
Lodovica Biagi
Director of Operations– Contact (Europe)
Email
eu.support@statista.com

Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5pm (GMT)

Contact Carolina Dulin
Carolina Dulin
Group Director - LATAM– Contact (Latin America)
Email
latam@statista.com

Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm (EST)

Menu