Metro Vancouver, Canada’s third-largest urban region, is expected to have 4.2 million residents by 2050, according to the latest population estimates from Metro 2050: Regional Growth Strategy.
The report projects 50,000 new residents annually over the next few decades.
Births minus deaths increase population growth, but immigration is the major driver. This growth, driven by a combination of natural increase and international migration, poses opportunities and challenges for the region.
Immigration is driven by interprovincial and interprovincial migration. Metro Vancouver is a prime destination for immigrants and visitors alike.