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Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia

Author.Name IBISWorld Canada Last Updated: August 2025 NAICS NS54136CA

Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia industry analysis

Revenue for the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million over the five years to 2025, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow at x.x% during the same period. The number of industry establishments has decreased an annualized -x.x% to xx locations over the past five years. Industry employment has increased an annualized x.x% to xx workers during the period, while industry wages have increased an annualized x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2030, provincial industry revenue is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million, while revenue for the national industry will likely decline -x.x%. The number of industry establishments is forecast to decline -x.x% to xx locations over the next five years. Industry employment is expected to increase an annualized x.x% to xx workers during the outlook period, while industry wages likely increase x% to $x.x million.

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About the Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia Market Research Report

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Definition of the Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia?

Operators in the Canadian Geophysical Services industry gather, interpret and map geophysical data. They often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas and minerals, but may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Operators use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys or electrical and electromagnetic surveys.

What’s included in the Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia?

The Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia includes geophysical surveying and mapping of subsurface terrain or formations, identifying subsurface fault lines and mineral deposits, performing magnetic surveys, performing gravity surveys, performing seismic surveys, performing electrical and electromagnetic surveys, geophysical surveying for metal mining (contract basis), geophysical surveying for oil and gas fields (contract basis) and geophysical surveying for nonmetallic minerals (contract basis). Related terms covered in the Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia industry report includes combination of the principles of geology and physics that are used to study the substrata of the earth and its oceans. used extensively in oil and gas exploration, mineral deposits and in archaeology, form of geophysical survey that measures the properties of the earth by seismic waves using magnetic, electric, gravitational, thermal and elastic theories and team of people who conduct seismic and other tests and exploratory drills to determine the properties of the earth.

Industry Performance of the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia

Benchmark the Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia industry performance with all NS Census Metropolitan Area and national performance.

Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia

#6 in Highest Revenue 2.4% of province's GDP
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Geophysical Services in Canada


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Key Drivers of the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia

See how key industry drivers, such as population, median houshold income, private investment in non-residential construction, world production of oil, demand from mining (except oil and gas) and world price of natural gas are impacting Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Economic Indicators

Population
Median Houshold Income
Private Investment in Non-Residential Construction

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Canada Key External Drivers

World production of oil
Demand from mining (except oil and gas)
World price of natural gas

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Census Metropolitan Area Data of the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia

Access proprietary data on Census Metropolitan Area in the Geophysical Services in Nova Scotia, such as Halifax, Kentville and Cape Breton. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by Census Metropolitan Areas.

Key Statistics of the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia

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What is the market size of the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

The market size of the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia is $21.9m in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

There are 24 businesses in the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -3.7% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia has been growing at an average annual rate of 4.4% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

There are 72 employees in the Geophysical Services industry in Nova Scotia, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 0.3% from 2020 to 2025.