| Labour force characteristic | Apr-21 | Apr-22 | Apr-23 | Apr-24 | Apr-25 | Apr-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 135.9 | 136.9 | 138.3 | 140.1 | 141.3 | 141.9 |
| Labour force | 90.0 | 92.0 | 86.0 | 89.0 | 84.2 | 91.5 |
| Employment | 83.9 | 87.5 | 79.5 | 84.1 | 78.2 | 86.2 |
| Full-time employment | 66.2 | 70.6 | 63.4 | 67.7 | 63.2 | 66.1 |
| Part-time employment | 17.8 | 16.8 | 16.1 | 16.4 | 15.1 | 20.2 |
| Unemployment | 6.1 | 4.6 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8 | 5.0 | 7.6 | 5.4 | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Participation rate | 66.2 | 67.2 | 62.2 | 63.5 | 59.6 | 64.5 |
| Employment rate | 61.7 | 63.9 | 57.5 | 60.0 | 55.3 | 60.7 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0462-01. Estimates are 3-month moving averages, not adjusted for seasonality. Counts are reported in thousands; rates in percent.
| Industry | Apr-21 | Apr-22 | Apr-23 | Apr-24 | Apr-25 | Apr-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total employed | 83.9 | 87.5 | 79.5 | 84.1 | 78.2 | 86.2 |
| Goods-producing sector | 21.9 | 25.8 | 20.4 | 21.3 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Manufacturing | 9.2 | 10.7 | 8.7 | 9.6 | 8.0 | 11.5 |
| Construction | 6.4 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Natural Resources | 4.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 5.4 | 2.7 |
| Utilities | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Agriculture | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Services-producing sector | 62.0 | 61.7 | 59.1 | 62.9 | 57.8 | 65.5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 12.3 | 15.2 | 11.9 | 12.7 | 9.8 | 14.9 |
| Health care and social assistance | 12.6 | 14.6 | 13.5 | 15.8 | 13.8 | 12.6 |
| Educational services | 6.4 | 7.2 | 5.1 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 9.4 |
| Accommodation and food services | 5.7 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Public administration | 5.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4.9 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing | 3.4 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Information, culture and recreation | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3.8 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Business, building and other support services | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.9 | - | 2.4 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0465-01. Estimates are 3-month moving averages, not adjusted for seasonality. Counts are reported in thousands.
Major Projects
| Quarter/ Year | Proposed | Construction started | Completed | On hold | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2020 | 10,416 | 4,567 | 300 | 15,283 | |
| Q3 2021 | 11,761 | 4,721 | 300 | 16,782 | |
| Q3 2022 | 11,907 | 4,690 | 52 | 100 | 16,749 |
| Q3 2023 | 7,758 | 31,423 | 1,100 | 40,281 | |
| Q3 2024 | 5,659 | 1,018 | 1,100 | 7,777 | |
| Q3 2025 | 8,882 | 1,243 | 100 | 10,225 |
Source: Province of British Columbia, BC Major Projects Inventory.
| Quarter/Year | Proposed | Construction started | Completed | On hold | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2020 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 30 | |
| Q3 2021 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 31 | |
| Q3 2022 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Q3 2023 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 32 | |
| Q3 2024 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 31 | |
| Q3 2025 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 38 |
Source: Province of British Columbia, BC Major Projects Inventory.
Population and Migration Indicators
| Year | All ages | 0-14 | 15-24 | 25-39 | 40-54 | 55-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 167.4 | 26.7 | 19.9 | 33.4 | 31.1 | 25.7 | 30.6 |
| 2021 | 166.9 | 26.5 | 19.0 | 33.6 | 30.9 | 25.2 | 31.8 |
| 2022 | 168.4 | 26.4 | 19.3 | 34.1 | 31.0 | 24.7 | 32.9 |
| 2023 | 170.8 | 26.1 | 20.1 | 34.9 | 31.3 | 24.3 | 34.1 |
| 2024 | 173.2 | 25.8 | 21.3 | 35.3 | 31.7 | 23.8 | 35.3 |
| 2025 | 174.6 | 25.6 | 21.9 | 35.5 | 31.7 | 23.5 | 36.6 |
| 5-year Change | 7.3 | (1.2) | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | (2.2) | 6.0 |
| 5-year Change % | 4.3% | -4.3% | 9.8% | 6.2% | 2.0% | -8.6% | 19.5% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0150-01. Counts are reported in thousands.
| Year | Natural Growth | Net Intra-provincial | Net Inter-provincial | Net Inter-national | Residual deviation | Total Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/2021 | (269) | 102 | 135 | (132) | (284) | (448) |
| 2021/2022 | (578) | 903 | 225 | 917 | - | 1,467 |
| 2022/2023 | (383) | 837 | (391) | 2,323 | - | 2,386 |
| 2023/2024 | (288) | 770 | (249) | 2,204 | - | 2,437 |
| 2024/2025 | (208) | 881 | (168) | 906 | - | 1,411 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0151-01.