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Visual Census – Age and sex, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Figure 2.1 Percentage of population by broad age groups, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1996 to 2011

Figure

This vertical bar graph shows percentage of the population by broad age groups, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1996 to 2011.

The Y axis shows percentage population.

The X axis shows, from left to right, the following age groups: 0 to 14 years, 15 to 64 years and 65 years and over.

Table 2.1 Percentage of population by broad age groups, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1996 to 2011
Table Summary

This table shows the percentage of the population by three broad age groups. The column headings are: age groups, years and population (percentage). The rows are: 0 to 14 years, 15 to 64 years and 65 years and over, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2011 along with their corresponding values.

Age groups Years Population (percentage)
0 to 14 years 1996 19.9
2001 17.3
2006 15.5
2011 14.9
15 to 64 years 1996 69.3
2001 70.4
2006 70.6
2011 69.1
65 years and over 1996 10.8
2001 12.3
2006 13.9
2011 16.0

Figure 2.2 Population change by broad age groups, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1996 to 2001, 2001 to 2006 and 2006 to 2011

Figure

This vertical bar graph shows population change by broad age groups, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1996 to 2001, 2001 to 2006 and 2006 to 2011.

The Y axis shows percentage change.

The X axis shows, from left to right, the following age groups: 0 to 14 years, 15 to 64 years and 65 years and over.

Table 2.2 Population change by broad age groups, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1996 to 2001, 2001 to 2006 and 2006 to 2011
Table Summary

This table shows the population change (in percentage) by three broad age groups. The column headings are: age groups, years and population change (percentage). The rows are: 0 to 14 years, 15 to 64 years and 65 years and over by the intercensal periods of 1996 to 2001, 2001 to 2006 and 2006 to 2011 along with their corresponding values.

Age groups Years Population change (percentage)
0 to 14 years 1996 to 2001 -19.1
2001 to 2006 -11.9
2006 to 2011 -2.0
15 to 64 years 1996 to 2001 -5.6
2001 to 2006 -1.1
2006 to 2011 -0.3
65 years and over 1996 to 2001 6.0
2001 to 2006 11.4
2006 to 2011 16.9

Figure 2.3 Population by single year of age and sex, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2011

Figure

This horizontal bar graph (age pyramid) shows population by age groups and sex, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2011.

The Y axis shows age from 0 to 100 years and over.

The X axis shows population count for males (bars left) and females (bars right).

Table 2.3 Population by single year of age and sex, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2011
Table Summary

This table shows the population by single years of age by both males and females. The column headings are: age (years), population count males, population count females. The rows are: single years of age along with their corresponding values.

Age (years) Population (counts)
Males Females
0 2,405 2,290
1 2,530 2,360
2 2,580 2,405
3 2,520 2,485
4 2,585 2,335
5 2,540 2,380
6 2,530 2,365
7 2,665 2,450
8 2,495 2,580
9 2,610 2,485
10 2,680 2,485
11 2,755 2,665
12 2,725 2,635
13 2,825 2,690
14 2,820 2,760
15 2,940 2,840
16 3,025 2,820
17 3,075 2,830
18 3,060 2,940
19 3,080 2,980
20 3,225 3,110
21 3,245 3,235
22 2,935 2,910
23 2,860 2,895
24 2,805 2,835
25 2,655 2,970
26 2,785 2,915
27 2,735 2,955
28 2,705 2,920
29 2,725 2,940
30 2,715 2,970
31 2,775 3,055
32 2,750 2,980
33 2,765 3,200
34 2,835 3,230
35 3,010 3,240
36 3,085 3,410
37 3,110 3,465
38 3,200 3,585
39 3,490 3,775
40 3,575 3,810
41 3,560 3,855
42 3,655 3,840
43 3,755 4,050
44 3,835 4,080
45 3,990 4,280
46 4,080 4,410
47 4,160 4,320
48 4,130 4,380
49 4,190 4,290
50 4,290 4,490
51 4,250 4,310
52 4,165 4,500
53 4,185 4,455
54 4,185 4,355
55 4,255 4,405
56 4,265 4,425
57 4,220 4,380
58 4,135 4,250
59 4,075 4,240
60 4,075 4,180
61 4,010 4,025
62 3,705 4,020
63 3,800 3,790
64 3,645 3,880
65 3,480 3,650
66 2,885 2,965
67 2,835 2,875
68 2,610 2,745
69 2,290 2,410
70 2,195 2,260
71 2,095 2,140
72 1,945 2,140
73 1,850 1,955
74 1,690 1,845
75 1,550 1,745
76 1,440 1,705
77 1,355 1,560
78 1,240 1,485
79 1,160 1,375
80 1,030 1,400
81 935 1,315
82 755 1,170
83 695 1,085
84 685 995
85 605 950
86 480 775
87 360 665
88 330 625
89 315 590
90 220 485
91 165 440
92 110 335
93 80 240
94 50 180
95 30 150
96 30 110
97 10 80
98 10 50
99 10 35
100 15 40

Figure 2.4 Proportion (in percentage) of the population aged 65 and over, Canada, provinces and territories, 2006 and 2011

Figure

This horizontal bar graph shows proportion of the population aged 65 and over, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2006 and 2011.

The Y axis shows, from top to bottom, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

The X axis shows percentage population.

Table 2.4 Proportion (in percentage) of the population aged 65 and over, Canada, provinces and territories, 2006 and 2011
Table Summary

This table shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over for Canada, the provinces and territories. The column headings are: geography and census years 2006 and 2011. The rows are: Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut along with their corresponding values.

Geography Census years
2011 2006
Nova Scotia 16.6 15.1
New Brunswick 16.5 14.7
Prince Edward Island 16.3 14.9
Newfoundland and Labrador 16.0 13.9
Quebec 15.9 14.3
British Columbia 15.7 14.6
Saskatchewan 14.9 15.4
CANADA 14.8 13.7
Ontario 14.6 13.6
Manitoba 14.3 14.1
Alberta 11.1 10.7
Yukon 9.1 7.5
Northwest Territories 5.8 4.8
Nunavut 3.3 2.7

Sources

Figure 2.1, Figure 2.2

Sources: Statistics Canada, censuses of population, 1996 to 2011.

Figure 2.3

Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of population.

Figure 2.4

Sources: Statistics Canada, censuses of population, 2006 and 2011.

How to cite

Statistics Canada. 2012. Visual Census. 2011 Census. Ottawa. Released October 24, 2012.
http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/vc-rv/index.cfm?Lang=ENG&TOPIC_ID=2&GEOCODE=10 (accessed March 28, 2024).

Additional information

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