Population and Demographics	For more information contact Jackie Storen (250) 216-2291

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between an estimate and a projection?
• Why does Census population differ from estimates in Census years?
• Why are population figures revised from time to time?
• Where can I find the population of a specific city, town, region, etc?
• Where can I find age/sex detail for a specific region?
• Can I get data for regions that are not specifically available on the website?
• What is meant by the term components of population change and what is the definition of each of these components?

B.C. Current Population and Migration Estimates:

• Current Information on B.C. Migration, Immigration and Other Components of Population Change

Population Estimates (i.e., data for current and historical years):

• Census Data
• Population Totals Only
• Population with Age/Sex Detail

Population Projections (P.E.O.P.L.E. 36) (i.e., data for future years): [September 2011]

• Population Projections to 2036 for BC  (Age/Sex and components)
• British Columbia Health Regions (Health Authorities, Local Health Areas, etc.)
• British Columbia Regional Districts, Development Regions, and Special Regions
• British Columbia School Districts, Children and Family Development Regions
• Statistics Canada's Projections of the Aboriginal Populations, Canada, Provinces and Territories 2001 to 2017
   

Tools for examining regional population dynamics:

• The Demographer's Friend - the Population Pyramid


• Demographic Atlas: 2008 Indicators and Time Series Thematic Mapping Tools

Other Demographic Subjects

Migration and Immigration

Vital Measures: Births and Deaths

Household Estimates and Projections

Methodology and Analysis