Metro Vancouver compiles from various sources economic, employment, development, population, and other available data. Much of this data is published on an annual basis and shows trends over time.
Regional Planning Data Catalogue
The
Regional Planning Data Catalogue provides an overview of available Regional Planning data to share. Please note that some data may be subject to a Data Sharing Agreement.
Additional Resources
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Government of BC Economic Statistics
Data on Consumer Price Index, Business Incorporations, and Business Bankruptcies
BC Assessment Lower Mainland Region Property Assessments
Regional and municipal property assessments
DEMOGRAPHICS DATA
2016 Census – Regional and Municipal Data Highlights
Data on population trends, age groups, change in dwelling units by structural type, household type, marital status, language, household income, retirement savings plan, immigration, housing, aboriginal population, employment trends, and education.
2016 Census – Detailed Census Data Tables
Data on aboriginal people, education, ethnic origin, families, household, marital status, housing, immigration, citizenship, income, mode of transportation, labour force by industry, language, language of work, migration component, population, and visible minority
Government of Canada Statistics and Open Data
Data on Immigration Status, Permanent Residents, and Refugees Data
Government of BC Data Catalogue
Data on Income Assistance Cases and Municipal Property Tax Rates
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Data and Research
Data on Average Rents, Vacancy Rates, and Housing Starts
Statistics Canada – Building Permits
Data on building permit number and value by structure and work type
Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board
Data on Housing Price Index, home sale activities and trends
Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
Data on Fraser Valley home sales, news listings, and sales trends
TRANSPORTATION AND GOODS MOVEMENT
TransLink Transportation Surveys
Reports on Trip Diary Survey, Screenline Surveys, and Goods Movement Surveys
Port of Vancouver Reporting, Statistics and Resources
Reports on Economic Impact Study and Cargo Statistics