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Newfoundland and Labrador population 2026: 552,462
Newfoundland and Labrador's population was 552,462 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada. It grew by 2,260 people (0.41%) over the previous 12 months and holds 1.3% of Canada's population.
- 552,462people on July 1, 2026, 9th of 13 provinces and territories
- 1.3%of Canada's population
- +2,260in the 12 months to July 1, 2026 (+0.41%), 9th of 13 by growth rate
- +4.8%over five years, from 527,056 in July 2021
N.L.'s smallest yearly gain since 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador added 2,260 people, the smallest yearly gain since 2021, when it added 172. Over five years it grew 4.8%, the slowest of the 10 provinces; only the Northwest Territories (3.0%) grew less. Its population dipped by 683 between January 1 and April 1, 2026.
People added in each 12 months to July 1, 2001 to 2026. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0009-01.
Quarter by quarter
| Three months | Population change |
|---|---|
| July 1 to Oct. 1, 2025 | +1,324 |
| Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 | +38 |
| Jan. 1 to April 1, 2026 | −683 |
| April 1 to July 1, 2026 | +1,581 |
Common questions
What is the population of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026? 552,462 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada's latest estimate.
Is Newfoundland and Labrador's population growing? Yes, but more slowly. It grew 0.41% in the year to July 1, 2026, after adding 5,122 the year before.
How does Newfoundland and Labrador rank? 9th of 13 provinces and territories by population, 9th by growth rate and 9th by number of people added.
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