Airbnb's impact in Halifax
Airbnb's Economic Impact in Nova Scotia
Hosting on Airbnb creates an additional income stream for hosts, fuels visitor spending in communities, supports jobs across multiple industries and contributes substantial tax revenue for local governments.
CAD 200M+
in total economic contribution to GDP1
CAD 80M+
in total tax revenue1
3,100+
Total jobs supported1
Estimated economic impact figures listed are for Nova Scotia. Learn more about the economic impact methodology.
Host community snapshot
Understanding the motivations and demographics of hosts on Airbnb
73%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb is not their primary occupation2
54%
of hosts say hosting on Airbnb allows them to meet the rising cost of living2
Metrics listed above are for Nova Scotia
47%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb has helped them stay in their home2
Metrics listed above are for Nova Scotia
46%
of hosts self-report having a total annual household income below CAD 100K2
Metrics listed above are for Nova Scotia
55%
of hosts self-identify as women3
17%
of hosts self-report being over 60 years of age3
CAD 17,000+
Typical annual earnings for hosts4
Guest community snapshot
Understanding why guests travelling to Halifax choose Airbnb.
11%
of guests travelling with children: Trips with at least one child or infant on the reservation3
22%
of guests who say their trip could not have been accommodated by hotels2
37%
Guests whose trip originated within 300 kilometres of their destination5
Guest origins5
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Moncton Parish, New Brunswick, Canada
1 as of 31 December 2025
2 Self reported through a survey to the Airbnb community from July 2025 through June 2026
3 Self reported on Airbnb Platform as of 30 June 2026
4 Airbnb data for 2025, 'typical' means median
5 Airbnb trip data for 12 month period ending 30 June 2026
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