Economy, jobs and prices in Yukon, Canada: official figures
The economy of Yukon (gross domestic product at market prices) was worth $4.3 billion in 2024, 0.1% of Canada's $3.11 trillion; the smallest of 13 provinces and territories. In current prices it was up 4.0% on 2023.
How fast is the economy of Yukon growing?
After adjusting for inflation (chained 2017 dollars), real GDP in Yukon shrank 2.5% in 2024, against 2.0% for Canada; the slowest-growing of 13 provinces and territories. Over the ten years since 2014 it changed by +15.3%.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyDid the economy of Yukon grow in 2025?
Real GDP at basic prices in Yukon, from the industry accounts, grew 0.6% in 2025; 4th slowest-growing of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the GDP per capita of Yukon?
Dividing 2024 GDP by the population on 1 July 2024 (47,683) gives $91,207 of output per resident, against $75,519 for Canada; 4th highest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much do households in Yukon spend?
Household spending in Yukon came to $42,342 per resident in 2024 (Canada: $40,837); 3rd highest of 13 provinces and territories. Final consumption spending by governments was equal to 53.7% of GDP (2nd highest share of 13 provinces and territories; Canada: 21.4%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much does Yukon export?
Exports of goods and services to other countries from Yukon were worth $287 million in 2024, equal to 6.6% of its GDP; the lowest share of 13 provinces and territories. Exports to other provinces and territories came to $644 million.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Yukon?
In 2022, the largest industry in Yukon's economy was public administration (23.0% of GDP at basic prices), followed by real estate and rental and leasing (14.2%) and construction (12.3%). The public sector as a whole accounted for 36.7%.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow important are mining, oil and manufacturing in Yukon?
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction made up 10.1% of GDP in Yukon in 2022 (6th highest of 13 provinces and territories), and manufacturing 0.7% (3rd lowest of 13 provinces and territories).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Yukon?
The unemployment rate in Yukon was 4.6% in the three months to September 2026 (seasonally adjusted moving average), against 4.2% a year earlier and 5.7% two years earlier; the lowest of 3 territories. The rate for the ten provinces combined was 6.5% in September 2026.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow many people are employed in Yukon?
About 26,900 people in Yukon were employed and 1,300 unemployed in the three months to September 2026, out of a labour force of 28,200; employment was down 1.5% on a year earlier.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the average weekly wage in Yukon?
Employees in Yukon earned an average of $1,504.26 a week including overtime in July 2026 (seasonally adjusted, preliminary), up 1.1% on a year earlier; 3rd highest of 13 provinces and territories. The Canadian average was $1,347.14 (up 3.2%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow many payroll jobs are there in Yukon?
Employers in Yukon had 26,143 employees on their payrolls in July 2026, up 5.1% on a year earlier; 2nd fastest growth of 13 provinces and territories (Canada: up 1.1%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the median household income in Yukon?
The median total income of economic families and people living alone or with non-relatives in Yukon was $100,200 in 2024, against $86,000 for Canada; 3rd highest of 13 provinces and territories. In constant 2024 dollars it was up 6.7% on 2023.
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After income tax, the median income of families and unattached individuals in Yukon was $89,300 in 2024 (Canada: $75,500); 3rd highest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the median family income in Yukon?
Economic families of two or more people in Yukon had a median total income of $143,900 in 2024 (Canada: $125,600); 3rd highest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the average income in Yukon?
Average total income of families and unattached individuals in Yukon was $120,700 in 2024, 20.5% above the median (Canada: average $115,000, 33.7% above the median).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the inflation rate in Yukon?
Consumer prices in Whitehorse (Yukon's capital) were up 6.1% in the 12 months to September 2026, against 3.1% for Canada and 2.9% in the 12 months to September 2025; the highest of 13 provinces and territories (territories are measured by their capital city).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much have prices risen in Yukon?
Averaged over 2025, the Consumer Price Index for Whitehorse rose 3.2% (Canada: 2.1%); the highest of 13 provinces and territories. Between 2015 and 2025 prices rose 31.8% in total (Canada: 29.7%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow fast are food and housing costs rising in Yukon?
In the 12 months to September 2026, food prices in Whitehorse were up 3.8% (Canada: up 2.2%) and shelter costs, which include rent, mortgage interest and utilities, were up 6.8% (Canada: up 1.8%); shelter inflation was 3rd highest of 12 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyAre transportation costs rising in Yukon?
Transportation prices, including vehicles, fuel and public transit, were up 10.2% in Whitehorse in the 12 months to September 2026 (Canada: up 8.4%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much did housing costs rise in Yukon in 2025?
Averaged over 2025, shelter costs in Whitehorse rose 5.7% (Canada: 3.0%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow Yukon compares with other territories
Gross domestic product, 2024 (current prices) (2024)
Yukon ranks 13 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross domestic product, 2024 (current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nova Scotia | $65.3 billion |
| 8 | New Brunswick | $48.3 billion |
| 9 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $42.2 billion |
| 10 | Prince Edward Island | $10.9 billion |
| 11 | Nunavut | $5.7 billion |
| 12 | Northwest Territories | $5.1 billion |
| 13 | Yukon | $4.3 billion |
GDP per resident, 2024 (GDP / population on 1 July) (2024)
Yukon ranks 4 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | GDP per resident, 2024 (GDP / population on 1 July) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunavut | $136,763 |
| 2 | Northwest Territories | $113,155 |
| 3 | Alberta | $96,686 |
| 4 | Yukon | $91,207 |
| 5 | Saskatchewan | $90,619 |
| 6 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $77,455 |
| 7 | British Columbia | $75,821 |
Real GDP growth, 2024 (chained 2017 dollars) (2024)
Yukon ranks 13 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2024 (chained 2017 dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.7% |
| 8 | Quebec | 1.7% |
| 9 | Manitoba | 1.7% |
| 10 | Ontario | 1.6% |
| 11 | British Columbia | 1.1% |
| 12 | Northwest Territories | -0.8% |
| 13 | Yukon | -2.5% |
Real GDP growth at basic prices, 2025 (2025)
Yukon ranks 10 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth at basic prices, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | New Brunswick | 2.0% |
| 8 | Manitoba | 1.3% |
| 9 | Ontario | 1.3% |
| 10 | Yukon | 0.6% |
| 11 | Quebec | 0.6% |
| 12 | Nunavut | 0.1% |
| 13 | Northwest Territories | -2.0% |
Unemployment rate, territories, three months to September 2026 (September 2026)
Yukon ranks 3 of 3, highest first. Three-month moving average, seasonally adjusted.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, territories, three months to September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunavut | 11.0% |
| 2 | Northwest Territories | 5.8% |
| 3 | Yukon | 4.6% |
Average weekly earnings, July 2026 (all employees, seasonally adjusted) (July 2026)
Yukon ranks 3 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average weekly earnings, July 2026 (all employees, seasonally adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunavut | $1,844.70 |
| 2 | Northwest Territories | $1,821.38 |
| 3 | Yukon | $1,504.26 |
| 4 | Alberta | $1,399.61 |
| 5 | Ontario | $1,391.19 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $1,356.78 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $1,325.24 |
Change in payroll employment, 12 months to July 2026 (July 2026)
Yukon ranks 2 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Change in payroll employment, 12 months to July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunavut | 6.6% |
| 2 | Yukon | 5.1% |
| 3 | Saskatchewan | 3.2% |
| 4 | New Brunswick | 2.7% |
| 5 | Alberta | 2.1% |
| 6 | Manitoba | 2.1% |
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 1.1% |
Median total income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 (2024)
Yukon ranks 3 of 13, highest first. In 2024 constant dollars.
| Rank | Region | Median total income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Territories | $133,300 |
| 2 | Nunavut | $126,600 |
| 3 | Yukon | $100,200 |
| 4 | Alberta | $96,600 |
| 5 | Ontario | $90,200 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $85,700 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $85,600 |
Median after-tax income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 (2024)
Yukon ranks 3 of 13, highest first. In 2024 constant dollars.
| Rank | Region | Median after-tax income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Territories | $116,100 |
| 2 | Nunavut | $109,600 |
| 3 | Yukon | $89,300 |
| 4 | Alberta | $85,300 |
| 5 | Ontario | $79,500 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $75,800 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $75,500 |
Median total income of economic families (two or more people), 2024 (2024)
Yukon ranks 3 of 13, highest first. In 2024 constant dollars.
| Rank | Region | Median total income of economic families (two or more people), 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Territories | $198,500 |
| 2 | Nunavut | $150,400 |
| 3 | Yukon | $143,900 |
| 4 | Alberta | $132,700 |
| 5 | Ontario | $130,700 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $128,400 |
| 7 | Quebec | $120,800 |
Consumer price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 (September 2026)
Yukon ranks 1 of 13, highest first. Territories: the capital city index (Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit).
| Rank | Region | Consumer price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yukon | 6.1% |
| 2 | Prince Edward Island | 5.7% |
| 3 | Nova Scotia | 5.6% |
| 4 | New Brunswick | 5.0% |
| 5 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 4.7% |
| 6 | Northwest Territories | 4.7% |
| 7 | Manitoba | 4.4% |
Consumer price inflation, 2025 annual average (2025)
Yukon ranks 1 of 13, highest first. Territories: the capital city index (Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit).
| Rank | Region | Consumer price inflation, 2025 annual average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yukon | 3.2% |
| 2 | Manitoba | 2.7% |
| 3 | Quebec | 2.4% |
| 4 | Northwest Territories | 2.3% |
| 5 | British Columbia | 2.1% |
| 6 | Saskatchewan | 2.1% |
| 7 | Nova Scotia | 2.1% |
Shelter price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 (September 2026)
Yukon ranks 3 of 12, highest first. Territories: the capital city index (Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit).
| Rank | Region | Shelter price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nova Scotia | 7.8% |
| 2 | Prince Edward Island | 7.4% |
| 3 | Yukon | 6.8% |
| 4 | Northwest Territories | 6.2% |
| 5 | New Brunswick | 5.4% |
| 6 | Manitoba | 4.6% |
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 4.5% |
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