Summary — 2024
6,286
Total deaths, NL (2024)
997.8
Rate per 100,000 (age-adjusted)
1,020
Change vs 2019
+19.4% since 2019 (5,266 deaths)
Top 10 causes of death — NL, 2024
Mortality rate per 100,000 people, adjusted for age
Adjusted so that differences in the age of the population don't skew the comparison between NL and Canada.
| Cause | NL rate ↓ | Canada rate | NL ÷ Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malignant neoplasms | 246.6 | 204.6 | 1.21× |
| Malignant neoplasms of trachea, bronchus and lung | 54.9 | 46.1 | 1.19× |
| Malignant neoplasms of colon, rectum and anus | 32.1 | 21.8 | 1.47× |
| Malignant neoplasm of prostate | 17.7 | 11.7 | 1.51× |
| Malignant neoplasm of breast | 12.5 | 13.2 | 0.95× |
Rates are per 100,000 population. "Suppressed" means the source data withholds the figure (too few events to report reliably).