In 2021, there were 280,335 families in Nova Scotia. The average size of families in Nova Scotia was 3 members, and the average number of children was 2 per family.

  • 166,340 families were made of 2 persons
  • 56,715 families had 3 persons
  • 41,255 families had 4 persons
  • 16,030 families had 5 or more persons
STATS

Family Size in Nova Scotia in 2021

In 2021, 59.3% of Nova Scotia’s families had 2 persons, 20.2% had 3 persons, 14.7% had 4 persons and 5.7% had 5 or more persons.

59.3%
In 2021, Nova Scotia’s families with 2 persons.
20.2%
In 2021, Nova Scotia’s families with 3 persons.
14.7%
In 2021, Nova Scotia’s families with 4 persons.
5.7%
In 2021, Nova Scotia’s families with 5 or more persons.

Data Source:

Source Name:Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0327-01. Labour force characteristics by sex and detailed age group, annual
Source Link:statcan.gc.ca
Published Date:January 2024

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