Population Estimates

A population estimate is a measure of the current or historical population. Every year, BC Stats releases total population estimates for these B.C. sub-provincial areas:

  • 190 municipalities and unincorporated areas
  • 29 census divisions (27 regional districts and two other regions)
  • Eight development regions
  • Census metropolitan areas
  • Census agglomerations

These estimates are consistent in aggregate with the Statistics Canada produced annual (July 1) provincial level totals.

British Columbia Population Estimates

Last updated February 2023

Population Estimates Application

Last updated November 2022

Access, customize and download sub-provincial population estimate data by age and sex for various administrative areas.

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