The number of deaths in Nova Scotia reflects long-term shifts in population age, healthcare advancements, and public health trends. From 1946 to 2024, this data highlights how mortality rates have evolved across decades—shaped by aging demographics, medical progress, and major events like pandemics. Understanding annual death figures helps reveal key patterns in Canadian health and longevity.
Death Statistics in Nova Scotia by Year: 1946 to 2024
| Year | Total Deaths |
| 1946 | 6,046 |
| 1947 | 6,009 |
| 1948 | 6,097 |
| 1949 | 5,980 |
| 1950 | 6,078 |
| 1951 | 5,812 |
| 1952 | 5,756 |
| 1953 | 5,808 |
| 1954 | 5,692 |
| 1955 | 5,940 |
| 1956 | 5,738 |
| 1957 | 5,977 |
| 1958 | 6,120 |
| 1959 | 6,371 |
| 1960 | 6,102 |
| 1961 | 6,135 |
| 1962 | 6,342 |
| 1963 | 6,367 |
| 1964 | 6,384 |
| 1965 | 6,334 |
| 1966 | 6,478 |
| 1967 | 6,638 |
| 1968 | 6,610 |
| 1969 | 6,663 |
| 1970 | 6,723 |
| 1971 | 6,682 |
| 1972 | 6,904 |
| 1973 | 6,928 |
| 1974 | 6,899 |
| 1975 | 6,799 |
| 1976 | 6,955 |
| 1977 | 6,963 |
| 1978 | 6,877 |
| 1979 | 6,843 |
| 1980 | 7,004 |
| 1981 | 6,958 |
| 1982 | 6,941 |
| 1983 | 7,047 |
| 1984 | 6,913 |
| 1985 | 7,315 |
| 1986 | 7,255 |
| 1987 | 7,112 |
| 1988 | 7,412 |
| 1989 | 7,516 |
| 1990 | 7,388 |
| 1991 | 7,255 |
| 1992 | 7,544 |
| 1993 | 7,559 |
| 1994 | 7,770 |
| 1995 | 7,687 |
| 1996 | 7,751 |
| 1997 | 8,044 |
| 1998 | 8,068 |
| 1999 | 7,640 |
| 2000 | 7,879 |
| 2001 | 7,884 |
| 2002 | 7,994 |
| 2003 | 8,066 |
| 2004 | 8,241 |
| 2005 | 8,280 |
| 2006 | 8,086 |
| 2007 | 8,354 |
| 2008 | 8,226 |
| 2009 | 8,234 |
| 2010 | 8,304 |
| 2011 | 8,542 |
| 2012 | 8,433 |
| 2013 | 8,886 |
| 2014 | 8,754 |
| 2015 | 9,374 |
| 2016 | 8,995 |
| 2017 | 9,550 |
| 2018 | 9,709 |
| 2019 | 9,834 |
| 2020 | 10,034 |
| 2021 | 10,222 |
| 2022 | 11,345 |
| 2023 | 11,684 |
| 2024 | 11,954 |
Data Source:
| Source Name: | Estimates of the components of natural increase, quarterly |
| Source Link: | https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1710005901 |
| Release Date: | 2025-03-19 |
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