Nova Scotia Cities by Population 2025
5 Most Populated Nova Scotia Cities
7 cities
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2024 Pop. | 2016 Pop. | 2011 Pop. | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 367,660 | 370,086 | 390,086 | 403,131 | -0.66% |
| Cape Breton | 103,263 | 102,594 | 97,398 | 94,285 | 0.65% |
| Lunenburg | 25,584 | 25,531 | 25,118 | 24,863 | 0.2% |
| East Hants | 21,508 | 21,575 | 22,111 | 22,453 | -0.31% |
| West Hants | 15,245 | 15,254 | 15,324 | 15,368 | -0.06% |
| Truro | 11,704 | 11,743 | 12,059 | 12,261 | -0.33% |
| Chester | 11,140 | 11,078 | 10,599 | 10,310 | 0.55% |
Nova Scotia Cities Overview
The largest city in Nova Scotia is Halifax, with a 2025 population of 367,660. Cape Breton is the fastest growing city in Nova Scotia, having grown 0.65% annually between 2011 and 2016.
