Population
111,845
Land Area
9,073
haAnnual Operating Budget
$226.1M
expensesTrends and Profile
Nanaimo Population Trend
Annual estimates, 2011–2025
Fiscal Trends (2021–2024)
Revenue and expense per person over 4 years
Fiscal Report Card
These metrics reflect reported financial data and do not capture local context such as major infrastructure investments, one-time grants, natural disasters, or policy decisions. Learn more
Fiscal Trajectory
53.8
scoreFiscal trajectory score of 53.8 is above the band average of 50.0, placing this municipality among improving peers.
Fiscal Balance
$419
/ personOperating surplus of $419/person is 0.7× the band average of $566. Ranks 14th of 22 in the band.
Tax Burden
$1,436
/ personPer-person taxation of $1,436 is 14% below the band average of $1,666, ranking 12th of 22 in the band.
Debt Load
8.9%
capacity usedLiability servicing capacity used is 8.9%, leaving significant room for strategic borrowing if needed.
Revenue Resilience
4.8%
grant dependencyGrant dependency of 4.8% is below the band average of 7.1%, indicating stronger revenue self-sufficiency.
Service Efficiency
$2,022
/ personTotal spending of $2,022/person is $985 below the band average, ranking 6th of 22 for service efficiency.
What's Driving These Numbers
Tax Revenue by Property Class
How the annual municipal tax levy is split across property classes. A higher residential share means homeowners carry more of the tax burden.
Share of total municipal tax levy by property class
Annual Homeowner Cost
Estimated taxes on a median-value home
A typical homeowner pays $6,388/year — 45% above the band average of $4,401.
Estimated annual property tax bill on a median-value home (all dwelling types — not single-family only). See methodology.
Learn more ↗Estimated taxes on a median-value home
Estimated annual property tax bill on a median-value home (all dwelling types — not single-family only). See methodology.
A typical homeowner pays $6,388/year — 45% above the band average of $4,401.
Learn more ↗$6,388 / yr
Estimated taxes on a median-value home
Estimated annual property tax bill on a median-value home (all dwelling types — not single-family only). See methodology.
A typical homeowner pays $6,388/year — 45% above the band average of $4,401.
Residential Tax Base
Share of assessed property value from residential
87.5% of the tax base is residential, above the band average of 77.4%. Less diversified than typical peers.
Learn more ↗Share of assessed property value from residential
87.5% of the tax base is residential, above the band average of 77.4%. Less diversified than typical peers.
Learn more ↗87.5%
Share of assessed property value from residential
87.5% of the tax base is residential, above the band average of 77.4%. Less diversified than typical peers.
Population Growth
Change over 5 years (2020–2025)
Population grew 8.9% over 5 years, compared to the band average of 10.4%.
Learn more ↗Change over 5 years (2020–2025)
Population grew 8.9% over 5 years, compared to the band average of 10.4%.
Learn more ↗+8.9%
Change over 5 years (2020–2025)
Population grew 8.9% over 5 years, compared to the band average of 10.4%.
Development Activity
Building permit data not available
Revenue Breakdown / person
Expense Breakdown / person
Peer Comparison
Comparing against 13 municipalities in the 50,000-150,000 band.
| Municipality | Type | Population▼ | Rev/Cap | Exp/Cap | Surplus/Cap | Debt/Cap | Tax Bill | Tax Coll. % | Liab. Used % | 5yr Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saanich | D | 126,011 | $2,489 | $2,210 | $279 | $656 | $7,866 | 99.3% | 12.2% | +2.8% |
| Delta | C | 124,670 | $2,809 | $2,515 | $294 | $0 | $7,176 | 98.4% | 0.0% | +10.9% |
| Nanaimo | C | 111,845 | $2,441 | $2,022 | $419 | $303 | $6,388 | 98.6% | 8.9% | +8.9% |
| Kamloops | C | 108,793 | $2,771 | $2,525 | $246 | $436 | $5,889 | 78.8% | 15.7% | +6.9% |
| Maple Ridge | C | 105,925 | $2,561 | $1,844 | $717 | $325 | $7,095 | 96.9% | 10.2% | +13.8% |
| Chilliwack | C | 105,520 | $2,178 | $1,886 | $291 | $0 | $5,197 | 97.5% | 0.0% | +10.1% |
| Victoria | C | 103,888 | $3,432 | $2,977 | $454 | $430 | $6,292 | 99.2% | 8.3% | +7.8% |
| North Vancouver | D | 97,845 | $1,860 | $1,662 | $198 | $9 | $8,882 | 99.2% | 0.0% | +7.4% |
| New Westminster | C | 92,124 | $3,471 | $2,930 | $542 | $1,717 | $8,659 | 100.4% | 19.3% | +12.2% |
| Prince George | C | 85,944 | $2,921 | $2,426 | $495 | $1,169 | $5,875 | 97.4% | 23.9% | +6.5% |
| Port Coquitlam | C | 67,724 | $2,522 | $1,993 | $530 | $1,297 | $6,104 | 98.5% | 12.7% | +5.5% |
| North Vancouver | C | 66,624 | $2,732 | $2,441 | $291 | $13 | $6,099 | 99.2% | 0.0% | +11.8% |
| Langford | C | 59,664 | $2,165 | $1,549 | $616 | $648 | $4,856 | 96.7% | 17.7% | +28.8% |