In 2024, British Columbia’s total population is estimated at 5,698,430. The Vancouver Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) accounts for 3,108,941 residents, representing 54.56% of the entire province’s population. As BC’s largest urban center, Vancouver is a cultural, economic, and demographic hub, attracting people from across Canada and the world. This article explores Vancouver’s population by age, housing and land statistics, and its diverse ethnic makeup.
Vancouver City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 662,248
- Population, 2016: 631,486
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 4.9
- Total private dwellings: 328,347
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 305,336
- Population density per square kilometre: 5,749.9
- Land area in square kilometres: 115.18
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 44,850 | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 159,080 | 25.6% |
| Black | 8,515 | 1.4% |
| Filipino | 38,885 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 3,785 | 0.6% |
| Latin American | 18,080 | 2.9% |
| Southeast Asian | 20,585 | 3.3% |
| West Asian | 12,100 | 1.9% |
| Korean | 800 | 0.1% |
| Japanese | 870 | 0.1% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 3,240 | 0.5% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 14,585 | 2.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 295,770 | 47.6% |
| Total | 621,145 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
Vancouver’s population in 2024 is 3,108,941, representing 54.56% of British Columbia’s total population.
The median age in Vancouver is 38.7 years, indicating a relatively young yet mature population.
The largest visible minority group in Vancouver is the Chinese community, making up about 16.48% of the population.
With 918 people per km², Vancouver is one of the most densely populated metropolitan areas in Canada.
In 2024, 396,570 residents are aged 0–14, accounting for 12.76% of the total population.
Source:
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0005-01 Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0351-01 Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories
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