This statistic shows the estimated population of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, the estimated population of Newfoundland and Labrador was 538,605 people. This is a decrease from 2000, when there were 527,966 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador.

This statistic shows the population of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in 2023, by age and sex. In 2023, there were 69,768 women of 65 years of age and over in Newfoundland and Labrador.

This statistic shows the population aged 25 and over of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in 2023, by highest level of education achieved. In 2023, about 50,500 people in Newfoundland and Labrador possessed a bachelor's degree.

This statistic shows the number of recent immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, from 2000 to 2023. Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, there were 5,337 new immigrants to Newfoundland and Labrador.

This statistic shows the number of deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada from 2000 to 2023. Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, a total of 6,126 people died in Newfoundland and Labrador.

In 2023, there were about 5.81 million males and 5.56 million females between the ages of 25 and 44 living in Canada, which was the most out of any age group. The next largest age group was between the ages of 45 and 64, with 5.01 million males and 5.11 million females.

Canadian demographics

The average age of the Canadian resident population was about 40.6 years in 2023, with Newfoundland and Labrador having the oldest average population, and Nunavut having the youngest average population. Additionally, the majority of Canadians in 2022, both males and females, are single. The next largest group of Canadians are married, and not separated.

Immigration to Canada

Much like the United States, Canada is an immigrant nation, and many of its residents have immigrant backgrounds. Additionally, immigration to Canada has been steadily increasing since 2000, making the country a diverse melting pot for people of all backgrounds.

The average price for a house in Newfoundland stood at approximately 293,573 Canadian dollars in 2023. According to the forecast, house prices in the province are set to continue rising in the next two years, reaching 315,402 Canadian dollars in 2025. Newfoundland is the second-most affordable province for housing in Canada, after New Brunswick. Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador is the most easterly province in Canada. It’s an English-speaking province which borders French-speaking Quebec. The population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased since 2016, and stood most recently at 525,355 people. Its provincial capital and largest city is St. John’s. The economy of this province is heavily contingent on natural resources. The expansion of oil exportation has helped the economy grow, after it suffered during recent decades. Unfortunately, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador suffers one of the highest unemployment rates in Canada. Even though the low-income rate in Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased since 2000, 15 percent of its population is still considered low income. Housing in Newfoundland Two-person households were the most common household size in Newfoundland and Labrador. Additionally, the number of single-detached housing starts per year in Newfoundland and Labrador has significantly decreased since 2012.

In 2023, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador had the highest unemployment rate in Canada. That year, it had a ten percent unemployment rate. In comparison, Québec had the lowest unemployment rate at 4.5 percent.

Nunavut

Nunavut is the largest and most northern province of Canada. Their economy is powered by many industries which include mining, oil, gas, hunting, fishing, and transportation. They have a high amount of mineral resources and many of their jobs come from mining, however, the territory still suffers from a high unemployment rate, which has fluctuated since 2004. The lack of necessary education, skills, and mobility are all factors that play a part in unemployment. Most of the population identifies as Inuit. Their official languages include English, French, and several Inuit languages. The capital is Iqaluit, which is their largest community and only city. The climate in Nunavut is a polar climate due to its high latitude, and as a result, it rarely goes above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Unemployment in Canada

The unemployment rate in Canada had been decreasing since 2009, but increased to 9.7 percent in 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Since 2006, landed immigrants have faced higher unemployment rates compared to those born in Canada. Youth unemployment in Canada has fluctuated since 1998, but has always remained in the double digits. Additionally, the average duration of unemployment in Canada in 2023 was about 17.4 weeks.

The population of dogs kept as pets in the United Kingdom (UK) was estimated at 13.5 million in 2024, which is an increase of around 1.5 million from the previous year. Dog ownership in the UK As the population of dogs grew in the United Kingdom over the last decade, so did the share of dog-owning households in the UK. Between 2019/20 and 2021/22, the share of UK households owning a pet dog jumped from 23 percent to around 34 percent. This sudden increase could be attributed to the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting government-imposed quarantines that forced people to stay at home. UK households own pet dogs from various breeds. However, Labrador Retrievers were by far the most popular dog breed in the UK, with around 39,905 registrations in 2020. French Bulldogs were also equally popular with 39,266 registrations in that year. How much does it cost to own a dog in the UK? Consumer spending on pets and related products went up significantly in the United Kingdom between 2005 and 2020, with expenditure levels peaking at 7.88 billion British pounds in 2020. The annual cost of keeping a pet dog in the UK amounted to an estimated 1,875 GBP as of 2022. Broken down by expense type, boarding for two weeks cost approximately 450 GBP per year and was the costliest part of owning a pet dog, followed by pet insurance estimated at around 330 GBP annually.

Nova Scotia has the highest cancer incidence rate of any province in Canada, followed by Newfoundland and Labrador, and Ontario. However, Nunavut has the highest cancer mortality rate of the provinces. In Nunavut there are around 310 deaths from cancer per 100,000 population, compared to a rate of 218 deaths per 100,000 in Newfoundland and Labrador.

New cancer cases

As of 2023, there were around 513 new cancer cases in Canada per 100,000 population. The most common types of cancer in Canada include lung and bronchus cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women, while prostate cancer is the second most common type among men. Men have slightly higher rates of lung and bronchus cancer and colorectal cancer.

Cancer mortality

Lung and bronchus cancers have the highest mortality rate of any cancer in Canada, followed by colorectal and pancreas cancer. Men in Canada have around a five percent chance of dying as a result of lung and bronchus cancer. The lifetime probability of dying from any cancer type for males in Canada is around 24 percent.

In 2023, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador were the provinces with the highest prevalence of obesity among adults in Canada. At that time, around 41 percent of adults in New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador were considered obese. However, Ontario was the province with the highest total number of obese adults with over 3.5 million adults suffering from obesity in 2023. What percentage of Canadians are obese? Obesity among adults in Canada has increased in recent years reaching a high of 30 percent in 2023, compared to a prevalence of around 26 percent in 2015. That means in 2023, around nine million people in Canada were obese while 10.62 million were considered overweight. There is not a huge difference in the prevalence of obesity among men and women in Canada, however, men in Canada are much more likely to be considered overweight than women. Being overweight or obese can increase a person’s chances of developing a number of health conditions including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and breathing problems such as asthma. Overweight and obesity among adolescents Overweight and obesity has also increased among adolescents in Canada in recent years. In 2022, around 30 percent of adolescents in Canada aged 12 to 17 years were considered overweight or obese, compared to 19 percent in the year 2005. Male adolescents in Canada are much more likely to be overweight or obese than their female counterparts. In 2022, around 33 percent of adolescent males in Canada were overweight or obese compared to 27 percent of female adolescents. The provinces with the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents are New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.