Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency (NLSA)

NLSA is part of the Economics and Statistics branch of the Department of Finance. We are the central statistical agency for the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador, and the provincial focal point for Statistics Canada.

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Selected Provincial Quick Facts

Population
October 2023
540,418
Persons Employed
February 2024
243,700
seasonally adjusted
Unemployment Rate
February 2024
10.2 %
seasonally adjusted
Consumer Price Index (monthly)
January 2024
159.8
Retail Trade Sales
December 2023
$1,042,709,000
unadjusted, 2022 NAICS
New Motor Vehicle Sales
January 2024
$90,119,000
Historical data and charting available in our Quick Fact dashboard.