Economic Data

St. John's is a vibrant capital city and energetic hub of economic activity. Fueled by the energy sector and a wealth of other natural resources, this is a city that has made significant strides forward. Several strategic sectors offer considerable opportunity for future economic growth and diversification.

Ocean economy
Natural resources
Technology and innovation
Arts, culture and film
Tourism

Explore these key sectors and industries to discover the St. John's advantage.

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Read Roadmap 2021, our strategic economic plan.
Contact our Business Information Centre for market intelligence information, labour force and other data.
Other sources of economic data include:
- Statistics Canada
- Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency

Economic Snapshot Newsletter

Our monthly Economic Snapshot delivers timely St. John’s metro area business news and initiatives, economic indicators, event listings and relevant resources directly to your inbox. Subscribe for free to receive future copies.

Economic Outlook

This annual report provides a forecast of various economic indicators for the St. John’s metro area. Indicators include gross domestic product, labour market, household income, retail sales, housing and population.

Economic Review

This annual summary provides major economic indicators for the year, and a comparison to the previous year, for the St. John’s metro area. Indicators include gross domestic product, labour force, employment, income, housing starts, retail trade and population..

State of the Economy

This annual report provides detailed, multi-year economic indicators that include labour and employment, income, construction and development, housing, commercial real estate and tourism for the St. John’s metro area.

State of the Economy, July 2024