Historical Statistics of Newfoundland and Labrador
GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR HISTORICAL STATISTICS OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Published under the Authority of The Honourable Len Simms President of Executive Council Government House Leader
Prepared by Newfoundland Statistics Agency Executive Council Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Printed by Division of Printing Services Department of Public Works and Services
February 1988 Volume II(V) LIST OF SYMBOLS
The following symbols and abbreviations are used in this publication:
• • = figures not available
• • • = figures not appropriate or not applicable
= nil or zero
X = confidential
n.e.s. = not elsewhere specified
p = preliminary figures
r = revised figures TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE LIST OF SYMBOLS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF MAPS
Section:
A. POPULATION AND VITAL STATISTICS
B. HEALTH AND WELFARE
C. LABOUR FORCE
D. WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
E. EDUCATION
F. PRODUCTION AND INCOME
G. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE
H. BANKING AND FINANCE
I. PRICE INDEXES
J. AGRICULTURE
K. FISHERIES
L. FORESTRY
M. MINING
N. MANUFACTURING
O. INVESTMENT
P. CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSING
Q. TRANSPORTATION
R. COMMUNICATIONS
S. ENERGY
T. TRADE AND SERVICES
U. TOURISM
V. POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
W. JUSTICE
X. ENVIRONMENT PREFACE
This publication is a collection of the commonly used statistical series on Newfoundland & Labrador. In order to keep the publication at a reasonable size monthly and subprovincial data are not included. As well only a small number of census tables have been included.
The following should be noted when using the publication:
i) The publication is arranged into 24 sections and the headings of these sections are given in The Table of Contents.
ii) Each section contains notes and explanations on the tables.
iii) The source of the data is indicated at the foot of each table.
iv) Also at the foot of each table is a heading called "Additional
Data". This indicates when the data are available more frequently than annually (such as monthly); for a smaller geographic area; or in greater detail.
v) This volume contains most of the information included in earlier volumes.
Any questions or comments on this publication should be addressed to:
Newfoundland Statistics Agency Executive Council 3rd. Floor, Confederation Building East Block St. John's, Newfoundland AlC 5T7 Phone: (709) 576-2913 LIST OF TABLES
TABLE
A-1 Number and Annual Growth Rate of Population, Newfoundland and Labrador, for Census Years 1836 to 1986
A-2 Births, Deaths, Net Natural Increase, Marriages, Divorces and Rates Per Thousand Population, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1921 to 1985
A-3 Population, By Selected Age Groups and Sex, Newfoundland and Labrador, For Selected Years 1935 to 1986
A-4 Population by Martial Status, Newfoundland and Labrador, For Census Years 1901 to 1986
A-5 Population, By Religious Denomination, Newfoundland and Labrador, For Selected Years 1857 to 1981
A-6 Population, By Census Division and Sex, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1951, 1961, 1971, 1976, 1981 and 1986
A-7 Population, By Federal Electoral District, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1976, 1981 and 1986
A-8 Households By Type and Number of Persons Per Household, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981 & 1986
A-9 Population of Incorporated Cities, Towns and Communities, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1951 - 1986
A-10 Families by Family Structure, Newfoundland & Labrador, 1976, 1981 and 1986
A-11 Families by Age Groups of Children at Home, Newfoundland & Labrador, 1976, 1981 and 1986
B-1 Number of Physicians, Dentists and Registered Nurses, Per 1,000 Population, Newfoundland - Labrador, 1968 to 1984
B-2 Selected Statistics of Operating Hospitals, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1953 to 1985
B-3 Selected Statistics on Basic Social Assistance, Newfoundland and Labrador, For Month of March, 1973 to 1986
B-4 Family Allowance and Child Tax Credit Statistics, Newfoundland and Labrador, Fiscal Years 1949-50 to 1986-87
B-5 Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement Statistics, Newfoundland, Fiscal Years 1951-52 to 1985-86
B-6 Number of Beneficiaries Under the Canada Pension Plan, By Type of Benefit, Newfoundland and Labrador, For Month of March, 1967 to 1987
C-1 Population 15 Years of Age and Over, Labour Force, Employed, Unemployed, Not in the Labour Force, Participation Rate, Unemployment Rate and Employment/Population Ratio, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1966 to 1986
C-2 Population 15 Years of Age and Over, Participation Rate, Labour Force, Employed, Unemployed, Unemployment Rate, Not in the Labour Force, and Employment/Population Ratio, for Males & Females, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1975 to 1986
C-3 Labour Force, By Age Group and Sex, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1951, 1961, 1971, 1976, 1981 8 1986
C-4 Labour Force By Occupation Group, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1971, 1981 & 1986
C-5 Labour Force 15 Years and Over by Industry Divisions, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1951, 1961, 1971, 1981 & 1986
C-6 Employed Labour Force by Industry, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1975 to 1986
C-7 Unemployment Rate and Participation Rate, For St. John's CMA and Economic Regions, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1975 to 1986
C-8 Full-Time and Part-Time Employment By Sex, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1975 to 1986
C-9 Duration of Unemployment, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1975 to 1986
C-10 Unemployment & Persons Not in the Labour Force Who Want Work & Are Available for Work by Reason For Not Seeking Work, Newfoundland and Labrador, March, 1979 to 1986
D-1 Wages and Salaries Including Retro-Active Payments and Supplementary Labour Income, By Industry, Newfoundland & Labrador, 1949 - 1986
D-2 Average Weekly Earnings by. Industry, Annual Averages, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1957 to 1986
D-3 Value of Unemployment Insurance Contributors & Benefits and Number of Contributions and Total and Average Number of Beneficiaries, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1949 to 1986
D-4 Minimum Wage Rate for Employees, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1953 to 1985
D-5 Number of Workers Involved and Duration in Person-Days of Strikes and Lockouts, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1950 to 1986
D-6 Basic Union Wage Rates for Major Construction Trades and Index for Wage Composite, St. John's, 1961 to 1985
E-1 Enrolment in Public Schools, By Grade, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1924-25 to 1986-87
E-2 Teachers By Certificate For Selected Years 1955-56 to 1986-87
E-3 Enrolment, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1949-50 to 1985-86
E-4 Degrees and Diplomas Granted by Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1950 to 1985
LIST OF TABLES - CONTINUED -
Table
F-1 Provincial Income and Provincial Gross Domestic Product, Newfoundland - Labrador, 1961, 1965, 1970-1985
F-2 Personal Disposable Income and Personal Income and Its Main Components, Newfoundland and Labrador, in Current Dollars, 1949 to 1986
F-3 Per Capita Personal Disposable Income and Personal Income and Its Main Components, Newfoundland and Labrador, In Current Dollars, 1949 to 1986
F-4 Gross Domestic Product at Factor Cost, By Sector, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1971 - 1986
F-5 Percentage Distribution of Census Families by Income Group, Newfoundland and Labrador, Selected Years, 1970 to 1985
F-6 Gross Domestic Product by Type of Expenditure, Newfoundland - Labrador, 1961 to 1985
F-7 Government Revenue, Expenditure & Surplus or Deficit, By Level of Government, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1961 to 1985
G-1 Gross Revenue, Current and Capital Accounts, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, By Type and Major Source, 1949-50 to 1987-88
G-2 Gross Current and Capital Account Expenditures, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, By Department, 1986-87 and 1987-88
G-3 Gross Current and Capital Account Expenditures, By Function, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, For Selected Years, 1949-50 to 1987-88
G-4 Debt Position, Province of Newfoundland, As at March 31, 1950 to 1986
G-5 Rates of Selected Taxes, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, 1949 to 1986