| Labour force characteristic | Apr-21 | Apr-22 | Apr-23 | Apr-24 | Apr-25 | Apr-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53.1 | 53.2 | 53.3 | 53.7 | 54.0 | 54.3 |
| Labour force | 39.7 | 36.8 | 35.5 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.8 |
| Employment | 38.1 | 35.1 | 33.4 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 34.3 |
| Full-time employment | 30.0 | 28.8 | 27.1 | 30.6 | 30.9 | 27.6 |
| Part-time employment | 8.1 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Unemployment | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0 | 4.6 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Participation rate | 74.8 | 69.2 | 66.6 | 73.4 | 74.1 | 69.6 |
| Employment rate | 71.8 | 66.0 | 62.7 | 68.3 | 68.0 | 63.2 |
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 | 38.1 | 35.1 | 33.4 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 34.3 |
| Goods-producing sector | 11.5 | 10.3 | 10.1 | 12.1 | 11.5 | 10.9 |
| Natural Resources | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 6.3 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Construction | 4.2 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| Manufacturing | - | - | - | - | 2.3 | - |
| Agriculture | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Utilities | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Services-producing sector | 26.6 | 24.8 | 23.3 | 24.5 | 25.2 | 23.5 |
| Health care and social assistance | 3.1 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 6.7 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| Educational services | 2.9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 1.8 | - | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1.6 | - | 2.5 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 1.8 | - | 1.7 | - | - | 1.7 |
| Accommodation and food services | 3.1 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Public administration | - | - | - | - | 2.4 | - |
| Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing | 2.0 | - | - | 1.6 | - | - |
| Information, culture and recreation | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | 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.