Economic Insights

Economic data can be a powerful resource to tell the story of a community while supporting business and investment decision making. Did you know that our region has one of the highest-educated per-capita populations in the world with more than 75% of individuals aged 25-54 in our region having tertiary education in trades, college, and/or university? Our region is the home of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador and its Marine Institute campus along with 3 College of the North Atlantic campuses.

This interactive dashboard presents key economic and demographic indicators for the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area to support informed investment and strategic decisions. Organized across themes, the data highlights local market strengths, workforce capacity, economic performance, and growth potential relevant to businesses considering expansion or investment.

All charts are interactive—hover to view detailed values, select elements to refine results, and use the navigation buttons along the side to move between dashboard sections. The map comparison tool enables benchmarking against other census metropolitan areas, providing additional context for evaluating opportunities.

The City of St. John's, the Town of Conception Bay South, and the Town of Paradise are vibrant communities with bustling economies. For the latest economic data in each individual community, check out the links available beneath the dashboard.