Nova Scotia
Every indicator on Quadranac for Nova Scotia, Canada, with its rank among the provinces and territories and a link to the full table. Values are as published by the source agency. Ranks are derived: 1 = highest, out of the provinces and territories that have data in that table (some tables cover only the provinces, or fewer areas).
Population
Population and growth by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 2026 | 1,103,419 | 7 of 13 | 2026 |
| Population 2025 | 1,095,157 | 7 of 13 | 2025 |
| Population and growth: 1-yr change (%) | 0.75 | 7 of 13 | 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2026.
Median age by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age, total | 43.3 | 3 of 13 | 2026 |
| Median age: Men+ | 41.8 | 4 of 13 | 2026 |
| Median age: Women+ | 44.8 | 3 of 13 | 2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2026.
Births, deaths and natural increase by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 8,059 | 7 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Deaths | 11,557 | 6 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Natural increase | -3,498 | 13 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0008-01: Estimates of the components of demographic growth, annual. Reference period: 2025/2026.
Immigration and migration by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigration and migration: Immigrants | 9,564 | 8 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Immigration and migration: Net non-permanent residents | -357 | 6 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
| Net interprovincial migration | 3,863 | 3 of 13 | 2025/2026 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0008-01: Estimates of the components of demographic growth, annual. Reference period: 2025/2026.
Economy & Labour
Unemployment rate by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.6 | 6 of 10 | 2025 |
| Participation rate (%) | 61.3 | 8 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment rate (%) | 57.3 | 8 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0327-01: Labour force characteristics by gender and detailed age group, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Employment and labour force by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour force (000s) | 560.3 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment (000s) | 523.5 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment and labour force: Full-time (000s) | 436.3 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
| Employment and labour force: Part-time (000s) | 87.2 | 7 of 10 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0327-01: Labour force characteristics by gender and detailed age group, annual. Reference period: 2025.
Median after-tax income of families by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median after-tax income of families: Economic families ($) | 92,000 | 13 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median after-tax income of families: Couples with children ($) | 118,200 | 10 of 13 | 2024 |
| Median after-tax income of families: Persons not in an economic family ($) | 36,300 | 11 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 11-10-0190-01: Market income, government transfers, total income, income tax and after-tax income by economic family type. Reference period: 2024.
GDP by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP ($ millions, current) | 65,338 | 7 of 13 | 2024 |
| GDP: Share of Canada (%) | 2.1 | 7 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0222-01: Gross domestic product, expenditure-based, provincial and territorial, annual. Reference period: 2024.
GDP per capita by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita ($, current) | 60,481 | 12 of 13 | 2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0222-01: Gross domestic product, expenditure-based, provincial and territorial, annual
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0005-01: Population estimates on July 1, by age and gender. Reference period: 2024.
Health
Life expectancy at birth by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth: Both sexes (years) | 80.3 | 5 of 9 | 2022/2024 |
| Life expectancy at birth: Males (years) | 78.13 | 5 of 9 | 2022/2024 |
| Life expectancy at birth: Females (years) | 82.53 | 5 of 9 | 2022/2024 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0114-01: Life expectancy and other elements of the complete life table, three-year estimates, Canada, all provinces except Prince Edward Island. Reference period: 2022/2024.
Education
Educational attainment of adults 25–64 by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational attainment of adults 25–64: Below upper secondary (%) | 7 | 7 of 13 | 2025 |
| Educational attainment of adults 25–64: Upper secondary / non-tertiary (%) | 30 | 7 of 13 | 2025 |
| Educational attainment of adults 25–64: Tertiary (%) | 63 | 5 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 37-10-0130-01: Educational attainment of the population aged 25 to 64, by age group and gender, Canada, provinces and territories. Reference period: 2025.
Housing
Core housing need by province
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core housing need: All households (%) | 11.4 | 8 of 13 | 2018 |
| Core housing need: Owners (%) | 5.6 | 8 of 13 | 2018 |
| Core housing need: Renters (%) | 24 | 8 of 13 | 2018 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 46-10-0056-01: Core housing need, by tenure including first-time homebuyer and social and affordable housing status. Reference period: 2018.
Crime & Justice
Crime Severity Index by province and territory
| Indicator | Value | Rank (derived) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 72.96 | 10 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime Severity Index: Violent CSI | 89.78 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime Severity Index: Non-violent CSI | 66.85 | 11 of 13 | 2025 |
| Crime Severity Index: Total CSI, change from previous year (%) | -3.3 | 4 of 13 | 2025 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01: Crime severity index and weighted clearance rates, Canada, provinces, territories and Census Metropolitan Areas. Reference period: 2025.
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