Life Expectancy in Newfoundland and Labrador by Gender (1985–2023)

by | Jul 2, 2025 | Canada, Population

From 75.76 years (1985–1987) to 79.18 years (2021–2023), the life expectancy for the combined population of Newfoundland and Labrador has risen steadily. This four-decade increase of over 3 years reflects advancements in healthcare access, nutrition, education, and public health initiatives.

Key Milestones:

  • 1995 to 1997: Surpassed 77 years
  • 2005 to 2007: Reached 78.18 years
  • 2015 to 2017: Crossed the 79-year mark
  • 2020 to 2022: A slight dip due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping to 79.35
  • 2021 to 2023: Recovery to 79.18 years

Life Expectancy for Males in Newfoundland and Labrador

Male life expectancy in Newfoundland and Labrador improved from 72.87 years (1985–1987) to 77.11 years (2021–2023). Although men have consistently lagged behind women in longevity, the gap has narrowed in recent years.

Trends:

  • Pandemic effect: Minor decline post-2020, stabilizing at 77.11 years
  • Steady gains: From 73.71 years (1990–1992) to 77.83 (2016–2018)
  • Peak: 77.97 years in 2017–2019

Life Expectancy for Females in Newfoundland and Labrador

Women in Newfoundland and Labrador continue to outlive men, with life expectancy rising from 79.17 years (1985–1987) to 81.24 years (2021–2023).

Highlights:

  • Consistent growth: Passed 80 years in the early 1990s
  • 2013 to 2015: Peaked at 81.65 years
  • 2020 to 2022: Slight decline to 81.43
  • 2021 to 2023: Holding steady at 81.24 years

Despite minor dips caused by global health crises, female longevity in the province remains high due to preventive care, lower smoking rates, and stronger health-seeking behaviors.

Male vs. Female Life Expectancy Gap

The gender gap in life expectancy was over 6 years in the 1980s but has narrowed to about 4.1 years in the most recent period. Public health campaigns targeting chronic diseases and risky behavior among men may be contributing to this convergence.

Historical Life Expectancy Data in Newfoundland and Labrador:

YearBoth gendersMalesFemales
1985 to 198775.7672.8779.17
1986 to 198875.9973.2179.21
1987 to 198975.9973.1479.32
1988 to 199076.0573.379.22
1989 to 199176.1973.479.33
1990 to 199276.4273.7179.48
1991 to 199376.6673.9179.7
1992 to 199476.6173.979.66
1993 to 199576.7473.9179.97
1994 to 199676.9674.280.04
1995 to 199777.1174.3980.16
1996 to 199877.1874.5980.03
1997 to 199977.2574.7379.85
1998 to 200077.474.8980.01
1999 to 200177.5875.0980.27
2000 to 200277.8575.2180.65
2001 to 200378.1375.5380.88
2002 to 200478.3375.7380.98
2003 to 200578.2675.6380.88
2004 to 200678.2575.6680.92
2005 to 200778.1875.6980.79
2006 to 200878.576.1380.94
2007 to 200978.9676.5981.31
2008 to 201079.2876.8981.78
2009 to 201179.677.282.08
2010 to 201279.677.2482.1
2011 to 201379.5277.3281.71
2012 to 201479.3777.1481.69
2013 to 201579.2777.2581.4
2014 to 201679.3977.2181.62
2015 to 201779.5777.581.65
2016 to 201879.8377.8381.92
2017 to 201979.9777.9781.98
2018 to 202079.9677.9381.98
2019 to 202179.7477.781.87
2020 to 202279.3577.3681.43
2021 to 202379.1877.1181.24

Source:

Source Name:Statistics Canada. Table 13-10-0114-01. Life expectancy and other elements of the complete life table, three-year estimates, Canada, all provinces except Prince Edward Island
Source Link:https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1310011401
Release Date:2024-12-04

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