Deaths

Last updated on March 4, 2024

Statistical reports on deaths in the province provided by the BC Coroners Service and Vital Statistics.

BC Coroners Service Reports

The Coroners Service investigates all sudden, unexpected and/or unnatural deaths in B.C. and through its investigations and reviews may make recommendations aimed at preventing death in similar circumstances.

Statistical Reports

Death Review Panels

Child Death Review Unit

Inquests

Other Reports

Vital Statistics Agency Reports

NOTE: In 2019, the Ministry of Health established Community Health Service Areas (CHSAs). CHSA’s are a new geographical grouping made up of community-level areas.  Multiple CHSA’s are included within a Local Health Area (LHA). In June 2020, Vital Statistics updated all death reports on this page to show deaths by CHSAs.

For more information, see Health Boundaries.

* Note: this year's report is an interim tabulation and is subject to review.