Number of Deaths in British Columbia Per Year From 1946 to 2024

The number of deaths in British Columbia reflects long-term shifts in population age, healthcare advancements, and public health trends. From 1946 to 2024, this data highlights how mortality rates have evolved across decades—shaped by aging demographics, medical progress, and major events like pandemics. Understanding annual death figures helps reveal key patterns in Canadian health and longevity.

Death Statistics in British Columbia by Year: 1946 to 2024

Year	Total Deaths
1946	10,137
1947	10,613
1948	11,316
1949	11,315
1950	11,581
1951	11,638
1952	12,080
1953	12,218
1954	12,414
1955	12,816
1956	13,415
1957	13,711
1958	13,741
1959	14,336
1960	14,696
1961	14,403
1962	14,912
1963	15,029
1964	16,051
1965	15,784
1966	16,290
1967	16,170
1968	16,828
1969	17,377
1970	17,020
1971	17,783
1972	18,021
1973	18,095
1974	19,177
1975	19,151
1976	18,788
1977	18,596
1978	19,058
1979	19,204
1980	19,371
1981	19,857
1982	20,707
1983	19,827
1984	20,686
1985	21,302
1986	21,213
1987	21,814
1988	22,546
1989	22,997
1990	23,577
1991	23,977
1992	24,615
1993	25,764
1994	25,939
1995	26,375
1996	27,538
1997	27,412
1998	27,978
1999	28,017
2000	27,461
2001	28,448
2002	28,916
2003	29,377
2004	29,950
2005	30,313
2006	30,736
2007	31,333
2008	32,114
2009	31,448
2010	31,340
2011	31,972
2012	32,530
2013	33,205
2014	33,793
2015	35,249
2016	36,635
2017	38,490
2018	38,473
2019	38,561
2020	41,332
2021	44,587
2022	45,813
2023	44,999
2024	43,752

Data Source:

Source Name:	Estimates of the components of natural increase, quarterly
Source Link:	https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1710005901
Release Date:	2025-03-19