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
July 2026
552,462
Persons Employed
September 2026
246,800
seasonally adjusted
Unemployment Rate
September 2026
9.1 %
seasonally adjusted
Consumer Price Index (monthly)
September 2026
173.0
Retail Trade Sales
July 2026
$1,249,824
unadjusted, 2022 NAICS
New Motor Vehicle Sales
August 2026
$184,401,000
Historical data and charting available in our Quick Fact dashboard.