
The total number of civilian, non-institutionalized individuals aged 15 and older who were either employed or unemployed during the reference week. Figures are presented in thousands and rounded to the nearest hundred.
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British Columbia’s Labor Force by Gender in 2023
In 2023, British Columbia’s labor force was 1.53 million males and 1.42 million females.
2.94M
2023 British Columbia’s Total Labor Force (15 years and over, male and female)
1.53M
2023 British Columbia’s Labor Force – Males
1.42M
2023 British Columbia’s Labor Force – Females
Table: British Columbia’s Labor Force in 2023 (15 years and over) (in thousands)
| Age Group | Both Sexes | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 19 years | 135.0 | 66.6 | 68.4 |
| 20 to 24 years | 275.4 | 141.9 | 133.4 |
| 25 to 29 years | 319.1 | 166.4 | 152.7 |
| 30 to 34 years | 360.7 | 189.3 | 171.5 |
| 35 to 39 years | 339.2 | 174.5 | 164.7 |
| 40 to 44 years | 311.0 | 165.1 | 145.9 |
| 45 to 49 years | 274.2 | 139.7 | 134.5 |
| 50 to 54 years | 288.6 | 145.2 | 143.3 |
| 55 to 59 years | 267.6 | 135.9 | 131.7 |
| 60 to 64 years | 212.0 | 111.0 | 101.0 |
| 65 to 69 years | 100.7 | 56.6 | 44.0 |
| 70 years and over | 60.9 | 34.0 | 27.0 |
British Columbia’s Labor Force by Gender in 2023

Data Source:
| Source Name: | Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0327-01. Labour force characteristics by sex and detailed age group, annual | ||
| Source Link: | statcan.gc.ca | ||
| Published Date: | January 2024 |

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