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Living in New Glasgow

New Glasgow is one of the cities recorded in Canada. The population of New Glasgow totalled 9,697 at the end of 2022. An unemployment rate of 11.9% was measured at the end of 2021. New Glasgow had a foreign population of 465 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to New Glasgow?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in New Glasgow.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

In New Glasgow, 22.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for New Glasgow yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent22.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Dwellings4,782 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,445 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in New Glasgow?

The unemployment rate is 11.9 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada10

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in New Glasgow is 11.9%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–12New Glasgow 11.9%51 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate48.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,851 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate11.9 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to New Glasgow. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in New Glasgow. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

New Glasgow's nearest airport was YYG, 87 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km87 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYYG3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for New Glasgow. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in New Glasgow.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in New Glasgow?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.1 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.13 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
New Glasgow annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in New Glasgow is 4.1 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–5New Glasgow 4.112 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 15.09 · Feb 12.27 · Mar 21.27 · Apr 24.18 · May 26.07 · Jun 30.83 · Jul 30.92 · Aug 34.87 · Sep 30.82 · Oct 24.96 · Nov 19.46 · Dec 14.95 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -22.91 · Feb -22.9 · Mar -21.92 · Apr -9.66 · May -4.53 · Jun -1.21 · Jul 7.17 · Aug 6.59 · Sep 2.76 · Oct -6.64 · Nov -12.68 · Dec -21.65 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -5.73 · Feb -5.67 · Mar -2.14 · Apr 3.22 · May 8.73 · Jun 13.97 · Jul 18.59 · Aug 18.5 · Sep 14.79 · Oct 9.06 · Nov 3.33 · Dec -1.98 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Amherst9,685 residentsLorraine9,725 residentsBanff9,656 residentsNotre-Dame-des-Prairies9,653 residentsWhitecourt9,582 residentsHuron East9,850 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 10 km² comprised New Glasgow at the end of 2021. The household count for New Glasgow was 4,445 at the end of 2021. New Glasgow recorded a median age of 47.6 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in New Glasgow?

The published population was 9,697 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
New Glasgow residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.2%Foreign residents 4.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area9.96 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
City area9.96 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Foreign-resident share5.06 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents465 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density951.3 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Population9,697 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in New Glasgow by year, residents9,1669,3769,5859,795200120052009201520229,697residents

Population was 9,680 in 2001 and 9,697 in 2022.

Is New Glasgow a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker39%strong on work, weak on safety · range 29–49%
Skilled employee48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–57%
Student48%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Family41%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 30–52%
Retirement50%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 37–63%
Foreign residents465 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population9,697 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent22.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings4,782 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate48.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,851 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad5.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Households4,445 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Labour force participation rate54.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median age47.6 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in New Glasgow when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in New Glasgow?

The published population was 9,697 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in New Glasgow?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.1 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in New Glasgow?

The unemployment rate is 11.9 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around New Glasgow?

The median gross salary is 1,851 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in New Glasgow?

465 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is New Glasgow a good place to live?

New Glasgow may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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