| Labour force characteristic | Apr-21 | Apr-22 | Apr-23 | Apr-24 | Apr-25 | Apr-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68.5 | 69.0 | 69.2 | 69.6 | 69.7 | 69.9 |
| Labour force | 48.8 | 42.0 | 47.0 | 49.0 | 45.3 | 41.9 |
| Employment | 44.7 | 39.5 | 44.2 | 45.9 | 42.2 | 38.2 |
| Full-time employment | 35.9 | 31.9 | 35.8 | 38.2 | 34.5 | 30.7 |
| Part-time employment | 8.8 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Unemployment | 4.1 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 8.8 |
| Participation rate | 71.2 | 60.9 | 67.9 | 70.4 | 65.0 | 59.9 |
| Employment rate | 65.3 | 57.2 | 63.9 | 65.9 | 60.5 | 54.6 |
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 | 44.7 | 39.5 | 44.2 | 45.9 | 42.2 | 38.2 |
| Goods-producing sector | 13.6 | 12.1 | 11.3 | 12.2 | 10.6 | 10.0 |
| Manufacturing | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Construction | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| Natural Resources | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | - |
| Agriculture | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Utilities | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Services-producing sector | 31.1 | 27.4 | 32.9 | 33.7 | 31.6 | 28.1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 5.5 | 6.2 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Health care and social assistance | 5.0 | 3.2 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Educational services | 3.7 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 6.3 | 4.1 | 3.0 |
| Accommodation and food services | 3.5 | - | - | 1.9 | 1.7 | 2.7 |
| Public administration | 2.2 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing | - | - | - | - | 1.5 | - |
| Information, culture and recreation | - | 1.7 | - | - | - | - |
| Other services (except public administration) | 2.3 | - | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.5 | - |
| Business, building and other support services | - | - | 1.9 | - | - | - |
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 | 120,997 | 36,636 | 14,176 | 171,809 | |
| Q3 2021 | 121,410 | 37,772 | 136 | 14,221 | 173,539 |
| Q3 2022 | 115,378 | 38,214 | 14,176 | 167,768 | |
| Q3 2023 | 71,566 | 39,490 | 53 | 14,446 | 125,555 |
| Q3 2024 | 67,157 | 45,442 | 14,446 | 127,045 | |
| Q3 2025 | 66,159 | 11,100 | 14,451 | 91,710 |
Source: Province of British Columbia, BC Major Projects Inventory.
| Quarter/Year | Proposed | Construction started | Completed | On hold | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2020 | 54 | 9 | 12 | 75 | |
| Q3 2021 | 54 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 81 |
| Q3 2022 | 49 | 16 | 14 | 79 | |
| Q3 2023 | 41 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 77 |
| Q3 2024 | 42 | 18 | 13 | 73 | |
| Q3 2025 | 42 | 15 | 12 | 69 |
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 | 97.9 | 17.4 | 11.5 | 19.5 | 18.5 | 14.8 | 16.2 |
| 2021 | 98.6 | 17.5 | 11.3 | 20.0 | 18.5 | 14.5 | 16.9 |
| 2022 | 99.0 | 17.4 | 11.3 | 20.3 | 18.4 | 14.2 | 17.4 |
| 2023 | 99.8 | 17.2 | 11.5 | 20.6 | 18.5 | 14.0 | 18.0 |
| 2024 | 100.8 | 17.1 | 11.9 | 21.0 | 18.5 | 13.7 | 18.7 |
| 2025 | 101.8 | 16.9 | 12.2 | 21.2 | 18.7 | 13.5 | 19.3 |
| 5-year Change | 3.9 | (0.5) | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.2 | (1.3) | 3.1 |
| 5-year Change % | 4.0% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 9.0% | 1.0% | -8.9% | 19.2% |
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 | 94 | (119) | 408 | 303 | 1 | 687 |
| 2021/2022 | (4) | (341) | 206 | 614 | - | 475 |
| 2022/2023 | (38) | (245) | 5 | 1,066 | - | 788 |
| 2023/2024 | (11) | (61) | 52 | 1,029 | - | 1,009 |
| 2024/2025 | 47 | (37) | 82 | 880 | - | 972 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0151-01.