Economic statistics

Key Economic Indicators

This dashboard provides a view of selected data relevant to monitoring economic activity in British Columbia. Explore key economic trends as the COVID-19 situation evolves.

Economic Accounts and Gross Domestic Product

The B.C. Economic Accounts and Gross Domestic Product provide statistics that can be used to explain the state of the economy including size, value and relative growth of industries over time.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

The CPI measures changes to price levels of consumer goods and services purchased by households. Find monthly, annual, and fiscal statistics and highlights for B.C.

• Read the latest CPI highlights (PDF, 123 KB)

Economic Impacts Assessment

One of the ways BC Stats conducts economic impact assessments is by using The the B.C. Input-Output Model. The model is used to generate regional economic dependency figures, employment and revenue multipliers. It can also be used to assess the regional impact of projects and economic events

Household spending pattern statistics

Find statistics about household spending and dwelling characteristics.

Labour market statistics

Find monthly highlights about B.C.'s labour force.

Read the latest labour force statistical highlights (PDF, 209 KB)

Labour Market Dashboard

View monthly labour market statistics and trends.

Employment information and statistics

Find information about employment in B.C. including annual statistics by region or by industry.

Earning and employment trends

Find a wage or salary for a particular job or industry.

Business formations and failures

Find annual statistics about B.C. business bankruptcy figures and incorporations.

B.C. business counts

Find statistics about the number of businesses in B.C.

Small business profile dashboard

Find downloadable data tables on the Small Business Profile Dashboard.

Export statistics

Find monthly export data for B.C.

• Read the latest export highlights (PDF, 142 KB)

International commodity trade statistics

Find B.C. exports data for specific destinations and commodities

Tourism statistics

Find monthly tourism indicators, including GPD and employment as well as room revenue and property counts.

High technology statistics

Find GDP, revenue, employment, earning, trade and business statistics for high technology

Construction and housing statistics

Find monthly statistics for building permits, housing starts and house sales

Read the monthly building permits highlights (PDF, 131 KB)

Major Projects Inventory 

Find details on major construction activity in the province, ranging from large residential condominiums to new industrial operations to transportation projects

Forestry statistics

Find statistics about log exports and softwood lumber exports.