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
January 2026
548,557
Persons Employed
February 2026
249,400
seasonally adjusted
Unemployment Rate
February 2026
9.2 %
seasonally adjusted
Consumer Price Index (monthly)
February 2026
165.5
Retail Trade Sales
January 2026
$844,239,000
unadjusted, 2022 NAICS
New Motor Vehicle Sales
December 2025
$109,592,000
Historical data and charting available in our Quick Fact dashboard.