| Labour force characteristic | Jun-21 | Jun-22 | Jun-23 | Jun-24 | Jun-25 | Jun-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53.1 | 53.3 | 53.4 | 53.8 | 54.1 | 54.3 |
| Labour force | 37.6 | 36.8 | 36.1 | 39.0 | 39.9 | 39.1 |
| Employment | 36.2 | 34.7 | 34.4 | 36.6 | 37.0 | 35.9 |
| Full-time employment | 30.4 | 28.0 | 27.6 | 30.6 | 30.4 | 28.6 |
| Part-time employment | 5.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Unemployment | - | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Unemployment rate | - | 5.4 | 4.7 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Participation rate | 70.8 | 69.0 | 67.6 | 72.5 | 73.8 | 72.0 |
| Employment rate | 68.2 | 65.1 | 64.4 | 68.0 | 68.4 | 66.1 |
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 | Jun-21 | Jun-22 | Jun-23 | Jun-24 | Jun-25 | Jun-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total employed | 36.2 | 34.7 | 34.4 | 36.6 | 37.0 | 35.9 |
| Goods-producing sector | 12.4 | 10.2 | 10.0 | 12.1 | 11.4 | 10.7 |
| Construction | 4.4 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 5.9 |
| Natural Resources | 4.5 | 5.4 | 3.9 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 3.0 |
| Manufacturing | 1.7 | - | - | - | 2.0 | - |
| Agriculture | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Utilities | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Services-producing sector | 23.8 | 24.5 | 24.4 | 24.5 | 25.6 | 25.2 |
| Health care and social assistance | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 6.0 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Educational services | 2.5 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.0 | - | 2.4 |
| Other services (except public administration) | - | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | - | - | 1.7 | - | - | 2.0 |
| Public administration | - | - | - | - | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Accommodation and food services | 3.2 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing | 2.1 | 1.5 | - | 1.8 | - | - |
| Information, culture and recreation | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Business, building and other support services | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - |
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 | 15,229 | 18,063 | 48 | 7,001 | 40,341 |
| Q3 2021 | 14,667 | 23,565 | 7,001 | 45,233 | |
| Q3 2022 | 14,667 | 23,047 | 7,001 | 44,715 | |
| Q3 2023 | 11,468 | 25,115 | 51 | 5,010 | 41,644 |
| Q3 2024 | 10,878 | 19,378 | 5,010 | 35,266 | |
| Q3 2025 | 11,111 | 5,368 | 16,000 | 5,010 | 37,489 |
Source: Province of British Columbia, BC Major Projects Inventory.
| Quarter/Year | Proposed | Construction started | Completed | On hold | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2020 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 49 |
| Q3 2021 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 45 | |
| Q3 2022 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 42 | |
| Q3 2023 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 36 |
| Q3 2024 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 32 | |
| Q3 2025 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 36 |
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 | 69.7 | 14.3 | 9.0 | 17.2 | 12.7 | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| 2021 | 69.3 | 14.2 | 8.8 | 17.1 | 12.6 | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| 2022 | 69.7 | 14.2 | 8.8 | 17.2 | 12.8 | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| 2023 | 70.6 | 14.1 | 9.0 | 17.4 | 13.1 | 8.2 | 8.9 |
| 2024 | 72.0 | 14.1 | 9.3 | 17.7 | 13.4 | 8.1 | 9.3 |
| 2025 | 72.6 | 14.1 | 9.4 | 17.5 | 13.8 | 7.9 | 9.8 |
| 5-year Change | 2.8 | (0.2) | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | (0.7) | 2.0 |
| 5-year Change % | 4.1% | -1.7% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 8.1% | -7.8% | 25.0% |
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 | 436 | (581) | (88) | 155 | (378) | (456) |
| 2021/2022 | 328 | (511) | (102) | 712 | - | 427 |
| 2022/2023 | 403 | (113) | (420) | 1,071 | - | 941 |
| 2023/2024 | 419 | (104) | (240) | 1,313 | - | 1,388 |
| 2024/2025 | 468 | (82) | (228) | 374 | - | 532 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0151-01.