Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Newfoundland and Labrador, Province
Newfoundland and Labrador – Age distribution, 2001 to 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census
| Age groups | Total - GenderFootnote 1 | Men+Footnote 2 | Women+Footnote 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 | 13.4% | 14.0% | 12.7% |
| 15 to 64 | 63.0% | 63.3% | 62.7% |
| 65 and over | 23.6% | 22.7% | 24.5% |
13.4%
In 2021, 68,190 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Newfoundland and Labrador, representing respectively 13.4% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.
63.0%
The working age population (15 to 64) represented 63.0% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.
23.6%
In 2021, 120,610 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Newfoundland and Labrador, representing respectively 23.6% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Population change by broad age groups, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2001 to 2021
Percentage of population by broad age groups, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2001 to 2021
Proportion (in percentage) of the population aged 65 and over, Canada, provinces and territories, 2016 and 2021
Population by five-year age groups and gender, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2021
Average age, Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, 1951 to 2021
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