Nova Scotia Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Nova Scotia Cities
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2025 Pop. | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 532,856 | 516,822 | 3.1% |
| Cape Breton | 109,308 | 106,752 | 2.39% |
| East Hants | 27,592 | 26,960 | 2.34% |
| Lunenburg | 27,070 | 26,862 | 0.77% |
| West Hants | 20,404 | 20,318 | 0.42% |
| Truro | 14,970 | 14,652 | 2.17% |
| Chester | 11,956 | 11,740 | 1.84% |
| Shelburne | 11,138 | 10,767 | 3.45% |
| Queens | 11,090 | 10,997 | 0.85% |
| Yarmouth | 10,744 | 10,637 | 1.01% |
| New Glasgow | 10,553 | 10,378 | 1.69% |
| Bridgewater | 10,219 | 9,989 | 2.3% |
| Amherst | 10,180 | 10,072 | 1.07% |
| Argyle | 8,253 | 8,216 | 0.45% |
| Clare | 8,061 | 8,020 | 0.51% |
| Kentville | 7,788 | 7,589 | 2.62% |
| Digby | 7,579 | 7,528 | 0.68% |
| Yarmouth | 7,159 | 7,129 | 0.42% |
| Barrington | 6,732 | 6,720 | 0.18% |
| New Glasgow | 5,784 | 5,502 | 5.13% |
| Wolfville | 5,691 | 5,587 | 1.86% |
| Antigonish | 5,264 | 5,175 | 1.72% |
| Guysborough | 4,749 | 4,721 | 0.59% |
| Shelburne | 4,578 | 4,542 | 0.79% |
| Stellarton | 4,278 | 4,251 | 0.64% |
| Eskasoni 3 | 3,975 | 3,911 | 1.64% |
| Westville | 3,753 | 3,731 | 0.59% |
| Port Hawkesbury | 3,477 | 3,442 | 1.02% |
| Pictou | 3,332 | 3,307 | 0.76% |
| Berwick | 2,666 | 2,631 | 1.33% |
| Lunenburg | 2,549 | 2,523 | 1.03% |
| Trenton | 2,510 | 2,499 | 0.44% |
| St. Mary's | 2,221 | 2,212 | 0.41% |
| Digby | 2,168 | 2,153 | 0.7% |
| Middleton | 1,997 | 1,978 | 0.96% |
| Stewiacke | 1,838 | 1,786 | 2.91% |
| Shelburne | 1,827 | 1,797 | 1.67% |
| Amherst | 1,739 | 1,703 | 2.11% |
| Membertou 28B | 1,298 | 1,266 | 2.53% |
| Oxford | 1,270 | 1,261 | 0.71% |
| Indian Brook 14 | 1,242 | 1,225 | 1.39% |
| Mahone Bay | 1,226 | 1,200 | 2.17% |
Nova Scotia Cities Overview
The largest city in Nova Scotia is Halifax, with a 2026 population of 532,856. New Glasgow is the fastest growing city in Nova Scotia, having grown 5.13% annually between 2011 and 2016.