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Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses. In 2021, the enumerated population of Halifax (CMA), was 465,703, which represents a change of 9.1% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 5.0% and the national average of 5.2%. In 2021, there were 201,138 private dwellings occupied in Halifax (CMA), which represent a change of 10.0% from 2016.
The launch of Halifax’s Economic Growth Plan for 2016-2021 reminds us how important alignment and collaboration are between partners, and that success comes from clear vision and goals. This plan is the result of many different groups and individuals coming together to share their ideas about what it will take for Halifax to grow and prosper.
- Halifax's Economic Growth Plan 2016–2021
- Five-Year Strategic Goals
- Learn More About The Economic Strategy
Halifax is a truly international city where people learn, work, easily start and grow a business, capitalize on ideas and live within a diverse, vibrant, and sustainable community. It’s the economic engine for the entire region. But to meet its full potential, Halifax needs a plan—a road map for the years ahead that embraces the area’s challenges a...
Halifax’s Economic Growth Plan identifies four strategic goals that build upon the region’s competitive advantages to speed up population and economic growth over the next five years.
Visit Greater Halifax to learn more. You can also call 902.490.6000 (tell free 1.800.565.1191) or e-mail info@greaterhalifax.com .
HALIFAX IS ITS PEOPLE. Halifax’s population grew 2.1% in 2021, the highest increase across benchmark cities. 1 The largest-ever number of interprovincial migrants came to Halifax in 2021, representing 60.4% of total population growth. Of the newcomers to Halifax, 7,213 were 15 - 44 years of age, 902 were 45 years and older, and 668 were 14 ...
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Halifax Regional Municipality had a population of 439,819 living in 190,512 of its 200,473 total private dwellings, a change of 9.1% from its 2016 population of 403,131.
Halifax Index 2021Migration. For yet another year, international immigration was by far the largest component of Halifax’s population growth with 64% of net new residents (5,751 people) coming from outside Canada. Although this figure was lower than 2019, it was still the second-highest immigrant inflow to Halifax.
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Grow Halifax's labour force to 271 by 2021 Ensure access to arts, culture, recreation, and natural assets in Halifax Increase Halifax's environmental sustainability and resiliency Make Halifax Canada's most family/children-friendly city Make Halifax a more affordable place to live Improve mobility so that people can live and work more effectively
