Below are some general sources about statistics in British Columbia. For health statistics in B.C., please refer to the Health Statistics & Data Research Guide.
BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia, and is the provincial government's largest concentration of statistical products and services.
The Vital Statistics Agency registers all births, marriages, deaths, and changes of name that occur in British Columbia. Access statistics and reports produced by the Vital Statistics Agency, including B.C.'s most popular baby names, annual reports, quarterly digests, and marriage reports.
British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act allows you access to information held by the City of Vancouver. Find agendas, decisions, and reports for City Council meetings and Park Board meetings, and more.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing collects financial data from local governments in B.C. through annual financial reporting. From 2005 to present including tax rates, municipal statistics and regional statistics.
Statistics Canada is the national statistical office. The agency ensures Canadians have the key information on Canada's economy, society and environment that they require to function effectively as citizens and decision makers. Data is available by geography for BC.
Census are official Government of Canada records. The Census of Population provides a detailed statistical portrait of Canada and its people by their demographic, social and economic characteristics. Census Profiles are available by geography, including for BC and subdivisions within BC.