| Labour force characteristic | Apr-21 | Apr-22 | Apr-23 | Apr-24 | Apr-25 | Apr-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,689.2 | 2,737.9 | 2,812.9 | 2,941.9 | 3,049.7 | 3,063.2 |
| Labour force | 1,836.2 | 1,860.0 | 1,919.3 | 1,998.2 | 2,062.5 | 2,034.1 |
| Employment | 1,701.3 | 1,768.5 | 1,818.3 | 1,891.1 | 1,934.9 | 1,898.4 |
| Full-time employment | 1,316.9 | 1,405.1 | 1,450.3 | 1,530.2 | 1,547.3 | 1,536.9 |
| Part-time employment | 384.4 | 363.4 | 368.0 | 360.9 | 387.6 | 361.6 |
| Unemployment | 134.9 | 91.5 | 101.0 | 107.1 | 127.5 | 135.6 |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Participation rate | 68.3 | 67.9 | 68.2 | 67.9 | 67.6 | 66.4 |
| Employment rate | 63.3 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.3 | 63.4 | 62.0 |
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 | 1,701.3 | 1,768.5 | 1,818.3 | 1,891.1 | 1,934.9 | 1,898.4 |
| Goods-producing sector | 286.3 | 289.7 | 293.9 | 301.2 | 304.2 | 312.7 |
| Construction | 137.9 | 131.2 | 145.2 | 149.4 | 154.0 | 168.8 |
| Manufacturing | 114.6 | 125.9 | 113.1 | 122.8 | 126.7 | 119.3 |
| Natural Resources | 9.6 | 9.0 | 10.6 | 10.2 | 6.9 | 9.4 |
| Agriculture | 13.2 | 12.7 | 14.2 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 8.9 |
| Utilities | 11.0 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.6 | 9.2 | 6.3 |
| Services-producing sector | 1,415.0 | 1,478.8 | 1,524.5 | 1,589.9 | 1,630.7 | 1,585.7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 249.5 | 287.7 | 296.5 | 275.0 | 289.3 | 265.7 |
| Health care and social assistance | 215.5 | 219.2 | 224.9 | 252.1 | 245.8 | 251.3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 202.9 | 215.9 | 203.4 | 226.5 | 237.9 | 236.6 |
| Educational services | 121.8 | 127.4 | 142.0 | 152.4 | 158.0 | 150.3 |
| Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing | 126.8 | 115.2 | 124.3 | 135.7 | 143.3 | 133.2 |
| Accommodation and food services | 102.3 | 112.6 | 120.2 | 110.4 | 121.0 | 125.6 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 97.2 | 106.5 | 102.8 | 107.0 | 121.8 | 108.0 |
| Public administration | 66.1 | 73.5 | 73.6 | 87.7 | 82.9 | 94.5 |
| Information, culture and recreation | 89.4 | 105.8 | 105.1 | 111.5 | 91.8 | 91.4 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70.9 | 62.4 | 71.3 | 75.4 | 74.4 | 69.5 |
| Business, building and other support services | 72.5 | 52.6 | 60.4 | 56.1 | 64.6 | 59.5 |
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 | 52,388 | 30,359 | 1,257 | 500 | 84,504 |
| Q3 2021 | 56,750 | 43,072 | 1,212 | 352 | 101,386 |
| Q3 2022 | 57,957 | 45,939 | 571 | 372 | 104,839 |
| Q3 2023 | 61,397 | 50,539 | 978 | 455 | 113,369 |
| Q3 2024 | 71,466 | 64,367 | 475 | 455 | 136,763 |
| Q3 2025 | 55,723 | 83,101 | 836 | 942 | 140,602 |
Source: Province of British Columbia, BC Major Projects Inventory.
| Quarter/Year | Proposed | Construction started | Completed | On hold | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2020 | 274 | 241 | 13 | 10 | 538 |
| Q3 2021 | 291 | 212 | 21 | 9 | 533 |
| Q3 2022 | 307 | 203 | 15 | 12 | 537 |
| Q3 2023 | 301 | 229 | 10 | 13 | 553 |
| Q3 2024 | 312 | 252 | 7 | 15 | 586 |
| Q3 2025 | 300 | 244 | 16 | 13 | 573 |
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 | 3,169.9 | 450.6 | 404.0 | 744.2 | 632.3 | 415.0 | 523.8 |
| 2021 | 3,196.1 | 451.5 | 388.5 | 763.4 | 636.9 | 414.6 | 541.2 |
| 2022 | 3,287.4 | 456.3 | 406.4 | 800.2 | 649.6 | 414.3 | 560.5 |
| 2023 | 3,412.5 | 461.7 | 429.8 | 854.7 | 667.8 | 416.6 | 581.9 |
| 2024 | 3,535.8 | 467.1 | 456.2 | 895.3 | 689.7 | 422.5 | 604.9 |
| 2025 | 3,547.4 | 466.0 | 443.7 | 887.9 | 699.0 | 423.3 | 627.5 |
| 5-year Change | 377.5 | 15.4 | 39.7 | 143.7 | 66.7 | 8.3 | 103.8 |
| 5-year Change % | 11.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | 19.3% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 19.8% |
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 | 5,307 | (10,113) | 10,406 | 19,339 | 1,319 | 26,258 |
| 2021/2022 | 4,380 | (15,929) | 11,235 | 91,623 | - | 91,309 |
| 2022/2023 | 3,761 | (13,130) | 311 | 134,065 | - | 125,007 |
| 2023/2024 | 5,510 | (12,597) | (7,367) | 137,783 | - | 123,329 |
| 2024/2025 | 6,843 | (12,559) | (5,531) | 22,880 | - | 11,633 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0151-01.