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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diseases of heart | 180.6 | 139.0 | 1.30× |
| Ischaemic heart diseases | 110.7 | 83.2 | 1.33× |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 40.6 | 32.7 | 1.24× |
Rates are per 100,000 population. "Suppressed" means the source data withholds the figure (too few events to report reliably).