What Is the Unemployment Rate in Nova Scotia?
The unemployment rate in Nova Scotia is 7.1% as of February 2026, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey (Table 14-10-0287-01).
Last updated: · Source: Statistics Canada
7.1%
Unemployment rate (%) · February 2026
+0.2 from last month
+0.4 year-over-year
Historical trend
Unemployment rate (%)
Source: Statistics Canada
Year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | +0.4 |
| 2025 | 6.6 | +0.1 |
| 2024 | 6.5 | +0.1 |
| 2023 | 6.4 | -0.2 |
| 2022 | 6.6 | -1.9 |
| 2021 | 8.5 |
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Data sourced directly from Statistics Canada's Web Data Service under the Open Government Licence. This page is updated automatically when new data is released. Last data point: February 2026.