Province profile
Immigration to Newfoundland and Labrador.
4,960 new permanent residents named Newfoundland and Labrador as their destination in 2025, 1.3% of Canada’s total, or 9.0 per 1,000 residents.
Data through July 2026Retrieved October 8, 2026Updated monthly, mid-month
Permanent residents 20254,960−11.3% vs 2024
New study permits 20253,350
New work permits 20256,300IMP + TFWP
Asylum claims 2025110
Permanent residents by category
Per year.
| Category | Economic | Family | Refugees and protected persons | Humanitarian and other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 650 | 110 | 290 | 0 |
| 2016 | 615 | 165 | 320 | 0 |
| 2017 | 640 | 175 | 260 | 0 |
| 2018 | 975 | 180 | 265 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1,145 | 215 | 375 | 10 |
| 2020 | 590 | 115 | 105 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1,300 | 145 | 475 | 35 |
| 2022 | 2,325 | 180 | 870 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3,985 | 250 | 1,120 | 35 |
| 2024 | 4,535 | 275 | 785 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4,065 | 285 | 575 | 35 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 3,185 | 155 | 275 | 10 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data). 2026 covers January to July only.
Top programs, 2025
| Program | Value |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program | 3,015 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 970 |
| Government-assisted refugees | 410 |
| Spouses and partners | 235 |
| Privately sponsored refugees | 160 |
| Parents and grandparents | 45 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 40 |
| Humanitarian and compassionate | 35 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Destination cities, 2025
Census metropolitan areas named as intended destination.
| Metropolitan area | Value |
|---|---|
| St. John's | 3,530 |
| Corner Brook | 340 |
| Gander | 180 |
| Grand Falls-Windsor | 45 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Study and work permits
| Period | Study permits | IMP work permits | TFWP work permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,680 | 1,460 | 705 |
| 2016 | 2,045 | 1,790 | 1,430 |
| 2017 | 2,285 | 1,545 | 875 |
| 2018 | 2,375 | 1,675 | 400 |
| 2019 | 2,670 | 1,780 | 425 |
| 2020 | 1,440 | 1,250 | 410 |
| 2021 | 3,370 | 1,730 | 595 |
| 2022 | 3,985 | 3,620 | 985 |
| 2023 | 4,250 | 5,045 | 1,215 |
| 2024 | 3,470 | 5,800 | 2,105 |
| 2025 | 3,350 | 4,370 | 1,930 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 1,695 | 4,450 | 1,215 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Temporary Residents: TFWP and IMP Work Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates. 2026 covers January to July only.
More context
Who lives here, who leaves.
- Who lives in Newfoundland and Labrador today (origins, languages, recent immigrants): Census Atlas: Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Statistics Canada estimates 319 people emigrated from Newfoundland and Labrador in 2025–2026. See emigration by province.
- 3,015 of the 2025 admissions came through Newfoundland and Labrador’s nominee program. PNP data.