City | 2024 Population | 2023 Population | 2016 Population | 2011 Population | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 424,916 | 422,130 | 403,131 | 390,086 | 0.66% |
| Cape Breton | 89,510 | 90,093 | 94,285 | 97,398 | -0.65% |
| Lunenburg | 24,460 | 24,510 | 24,863 | 25,118 | -0.2% |
| East Hants | 23,011 | 22,941 | 22,453 | 22,111 | 0.31% |
| West Hants | 15,439 | 15,430 | 15,368 | 15,324 | 0.06% |
| Truro | 12,591 | 12,549 | 12,261 | 12,059 | 0.33% |
| Chester | 9,864 | 9,919 | 10,310 | 10,599 | -0.55% |
The largest city in Nova Scotia is Halifax, with a 2024 population of 424,916. Halifax is the fastest growing city in Nova Scotia, having grown 0.66% annually between 2011 and 2016.