British Columbia Government Spending
Get data-driven insights into how the British Columbia government’s revenue and spending affect British Columbia residents and programs.
British Columbia's Revenue and Spending in Financial Year 2024-25
Look back at what British Columbia's government made and spent.
Financial Position 2024-25
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between revenue and spending. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded spending.
$12.50B deficit
Balance for 2024-25
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including taxes, transfers, and other sources.
$64.87B
Total revenue in 2024-25
Total Spending
All program and operating spending recorded for the fiscal year.
$77.37B
Total spending in 2024-25
Net Debt
Net Debt is what remains after subtracting financial assets (like cash and investments) from the Total Debt. It represents the debt that isn't immediately covered by liquid assets.
$133.9B
As of fiscal year end 2024-25
Total Debt
Total Debt is the government's complete outstanding debt. This is the figure on which interest payments are calculated.
$135.2B
As of fiscal year end 2024-25
Interest on Debt
Annual interest payments on outstanding debt. This represents the cost of servicing the province's debt obligations.
$4.6B
Annual interest expense for 2024-25
British Columbia Government Workforce
Public Service Employees
39,036
Estimated public service workforce
Ministries + Agencies
30
Government organizations
Sources:
- Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) Supplementary Schedules — Ministry-level spending and revenue
- Summary Financial Statements — Debt and financial position data
Sources
All government spending data is sourced from official databases, but due to the complexity of these systems, occasional errors may occur despite our best efforts. We aim to make this information more accessible and accurate, and we welcome feedback. If you notice any issues, please let us know here — we appreciate it and will work to address them promptly.
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