Divorce Statistics in Newfoundland and Labrador
Last updated: · Reviewed every 3 months · 2020 data
Key Divorce Statistics for Newfoundland and Labrador (2020)
Divorce Rate
1.1 per 1,000
Marriage Rate
3.0 per 1,000
Annual Filings
618
Median Cost (Uncontested)
$1,750
Median Cost (Contested)
$16,500
Median Attorney Hourly Rate
$350/hr
Median Duration
8 months
Family Law Attorneys
3
Attorneys per 100K Population
0.5
Population
546,869
Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2020)
Rates per 1,000 population — 2020 data
Divorce Cost Comparison
Canadian Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)
2010
2.10
2020
1.10
Change
-1.00
Newfoundland and Labrador vs. National Average
| Metric | Newfoundland and Labrador | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate (per 1,000) | 1.1 | 1.1 | Same |
| Median Uncontested Cost | $1,750 | $1,750 | Same |
| Median Contested Cost | $16,500 | — | — |
| Median Duration (Months) | 8 | — | — |
| Attorneys per 100K | 0.5 | — | — |
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics shown reflect 2020 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.
- Statistics Canada Table 39-10-0051-01 — Number of Divorces and Divorce Indicators (2020)
- Statistics Canada Population Estimates Table 17-10-0009-01 (2024)
- Statistics Canada — A Fifty-Year Look at Divorces in Canada, 1970 to 2020 (2022)
Methodology
Rates calculated per 1,000 population using Census population estimates. Cost figures represent median values from attorney surveys and court fee schedules. All data verified against primary .gov sources where available.
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All data sourced from official government statistics with full citations.
Statistics are updated annually and reviewed quarterly for accuracy.