Statistical Reports on Deaths in British Columbia
Last updated on June 27, 2025
The BC Coroners Service works in a real-time database environment and therefore statistics for a given year are subject to change until all coroners investigations from that year are complete. Reports on this page are updated and refreshed periodically, and new reports are added to this page when needed.
Due to the high volume of data requests received and resources required to support the unregulated drug crisis, we currently have limited ability to respond to ad hoc statistical requests.
If the below reports do not meet your needs, please submit a request for information to CoronerRequest@gov.bc.ca. Your inquiry will be responded to, but please expect longer than usual delays.
Not all deaths are reported to the BC Coroners Service.
The Department of Vital Statistics registers all deaths in British Columbia and is the agency best able to address inquiries related to total deaths in the province. Click here for data on total deaths in BC.
COVID-19 is a viral illness. Deaths due to diagnosed COVID-19 do not meet the reporting requirements of the Coroners Act, and the BC Coroners Service will not be notified when these deaths occur. Information related to deaths from COVID-19 can be found via the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).
Drugs
- Unregulated Drug Toxicity Death (to Apr. 30, 2025) - posted June 24, 2025​
- Youth Unregulated Drug Toxicity Deaths (2019-2023) - posted May 28, 2024
- Illicit Drug Deaths with Methamphetamine Involved (2008-2017) - posted Jul. 15, 2019
- Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths in B.C.: Findings of Coroner's Investigations - posted Sept. 26, 2018
- Preventing Pharmaceutical Opioid-Associated Mortality in British Columbia - posted Jul. 10, 2017
- Review of Prescription Opiate-Related Overdose Deaths (2005-2010) - posted Apr. 10, 2013
- MDMA (Ecstasy) Related Deaths (2006-2012) - posted Jan. 31, 2013
Motor Vehicle
- Motor Vehicle Incident Deaths (2013-2023) - posted Jul. 12, 2024
- Factors Contributing to Motor Vehicle Incident Fatalities in BC (2013) - posted Sept. 2015
Recreational Activities
- Accidental Drowning Deaths (2013-2023)- posted Jun. 25, 2024
- Avalanche Deaths in British Columbia (2011-2022) - posted Jan. 25, 2023
- Winter Activity Deaths (2007/08-2017/18) - posted Apr. 27, 2020
- All-Terrain Vehicle Fatalities (2008-2018) - posted July 2, 2019
- Swimming Pool Deaths (2006-2012) - posted July 10, 2012
- Child Drowning Deaths (2006-2012) - posted July 10, 2012
Other
- Deaths of People Experiencing Homelessness (2016-2023) - posted Mar. 7, 2025
- Knowledge Update on Heat-Related Deaths in B.C. in 2023 - posted Jun. 26, 2024
- Suicide Deaths in B.C. 2013-2023 - posted Jun. 3, 2024
- Deaths of Inmates in Correctional Facilities 2013-2023 - posted May 23, 2024
- Homicide Deaths in B.C. (2012-2022) - posted Sep. 27, 2023
- Knowledge Update on Heat-Related Deaths in B.C. in Summer 2022 - posted Aug. 9, 2022
- Knowledge Update on Heat-Related Deaths in B.C. in Summer 2021 - posted Nov. 1, 2021
- Intimate Partner Violence (2004-2014) - posted Dec. 17, 2014
- Residential Structure Fire Deaths in B.C. (2007-2011) - posted Mar. 28, 2012