Population Commentary, July - October 2009
Next due: March 2010
Population up as of October 1, 2009
The province's population stood at 510,272 as of October 1, 2009, according to the latest information released by Statistics Canada. This represents an increase of 1,347 persons from July 1, 2009 (the previous quarter) and an increase of 2,661 persons from October 1, 2008 (the previous year).
Total net migration contributed to the population growth from July to October 2009. Net migration totaled 1,326 persons during the third quarter of 2009 as the province experienced net inter-provincial in-migration of 863 persons and net international migration of 463.
| Population, July 1, 2009 | 508,925 |
|---|---|
| Total Net Migration | 1,326 |
| Inter-provincial net-migration | 863 |
| Inter-provincial in-migration | 3,202 |
| Inter-provincial out-migration | 2,339 |
| Net International Migration | 463 |
| Natural Population | 21 |
| Births | 1,204 |
| Deaths | 1,183 |
| Population, October 1, 2009 | 510,272 |
Natural population increased by 21 persons in the July to October 2009 period. There is some seasonality in births and deaths and as a result this quarter usually has more births than deaths.
The number of births has been trending downward for four decades because of declining fertility rates and, more recently, a decline in the number of women of child-bearing age.
If trends in natural population change continue, migration will be the main determining factor for population growth in the short-term. Migration patterns recorded in the last few quarters have resulted in some population growth.
Statistical Reference:Statistics used in this analysis were the latest available at the time of writing. For the latest in population statistics visit the Newfoundland & Labrador Statistics Agency site.
Provincial population projections are also available by age, gender and various levels of geography. For analysis of regional demographic trends, see Regional Demographic Profiles, Newfoundland and Labrador, November 2007