This dashboard shows the newest job and work stats for Newfoundland and Labrador. Some numbers change every month, while others are for the whole year. Come back often to see updates!
- 549,991 NL Population,
Statistics Canada: July 2025 - 55.7% NL Participation Rate
LFS: January 2026 - 10.9% NL Unemployment Rate
LFS: January 2026 - 29.4% NL Participation rate for Older Workers (55+)
LFS: January 2026 - $1,283 Average Weekly NL Earnings
SEPH: November 2025 - 47.8 NL Median Age
July 1, 2025, Statistics Canada - 234,700 NL Employment level
LFS: January 2026 - 196,300 NL Full-time Employment
LFS: January 2026 - $62,200 NL Median income
Census 2021 (employed full-time, full-year) - 2,409 NL new vehicle sales
NL Stats: November 2025 - 15,379 Number of businesses in NL
NL Stats: December 2024 - 65.3% of Population 25 Years or Older with Completed Post-Secondary
LFS: January 2026
Monthly LMI Flashsheet
Here is the January 2026 monthly flashsheet.
Long-Term Job Forecast – Department of Finance:
The Department of Finance in Newfoundland and Labrador shares job forecasts every few years. The latest report came out in June 2023.
This report shows:
- How many workers will be needed in different jobs from 2023 to 2032.
- How many people might leave their jobs (called attrition).
- How many job openings there could be in 186 job types.
- How good the job prospects are for each job, using the National Occupational Classification system (NOC 2021).
You can download a summary report Occupation Projections for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Learn more about the Occupation Projections from the Department of Finance.
Short-Term Job Forecast – Job Bank:
Each year, Service Canada studies job prospects and wages across Canada. This helps people make smart choices about school, training and work. For Newfoundland and Labrador here are some important reports:
- Job outlooks cover the years 2024 to 2026.
- Wage information comes from different sources and time periods.
- There’s also a special report that looks at how jobs changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and what might happen next.
Post-Secondary Schools in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Memorial University of Newfoundland: The only university in the province. It has campuses in St. John’s, Corner Brook (Grenfell), England (Harlow), and Signal Hill. It also includes special schools like the Marine Institute and nursing schools.
- College of the North Atlantic: A public college with 17 campuses across the province. It offers over 100 full-time programs in areas like health care, engineering, trades, business, IT, tourism, and the arts.
- Private Training Institutions: There are 22 private schools in the province. They offer programs in trades, health care, business, IT, and other careers like cosmetology, esthetics, legal services, and aviation.
Labour Market Reports
You can find more reports about jobs and the labour market on the department’s publications page.