Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
British Columbia, Province
British Columbia – Age distribution, 2001 to 2021
British Columbia – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census
| Age groups | Total - GenderFootnote 1 | Men+Footnote 2 | Women+Footnote 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 | 14.3% | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 15 to 64 | 65.3% | 65.7% | 65.0% |
| 65 and over | 20.3% | 19.3% | 21.3% |
14.3%
In 2021, 716,900 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in British Columbia, representing respectively 14.3% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.
65.3%
The working age population (15 to 64) represented 65.3% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.
20.3%
In 2021, 1,016,360 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in British Columbia, representing respectively 20.3% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Population change by broad age groups, British Columbia, 2001 to 2021
Percentage of population by broad age groups, British Columbia, 2001 to 2021
Proportion (in percentage) of the population aged 65 and over, Canada, provinces and territories, 2016 and 2021
Population by five-year age groups and gender, British Columbia, 2021
Average age, Canada and British Columbia, 1871 to 2021
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