Upper Economy is a rural area of approximately 50 residents and 5 km2 located along Trunk 2 in western Colchester County, Nova Scotia.
It borders Little Bass River to the west and the former community of Pleasant Hills to the north.
Upper Economy was first settled in 1768 by the Hill brothers, Robert, Charles, and Patrick, who were each allotted in March of that year 500 acres (2.0 km2) of land.
Historically common surnames in the area included Brown, Hill, and Fulton.
Upper Economy is the location of a Dutch artisan, organic cheesemaker, and a German-style log home manufacturer, both on or next to Brown Road, a road running north-south in the middle of the community.