Vancouver Government Spending
Get data-driven insights into how the Vancouver government’s revenue and spending affect Vancouver residents and programs.
Vancouver's Revenue and Spending in Financial Year 2024
Look back at what Vancouver's government made and spent. Numbers are reported on an accrual basis.
Financial Position 2024
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between revenue and spending. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded spending.
$220M surplus
Balance for 2024
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including taxes, transfers, and other sources.
$4.13B
Total revenue in 2024
Total Spending
All program and operating spending recorded for the fiscal year.
$3.91B
Total spending in 2024
Per Capita Spending
Total spending divided by population. Useful for comparing municipal efficiency across cities.
$5,897 per resident
Annual municipal spending per Vancouver resident
Property Tax Per Capita
Total property tax revenue divided by population. Primary revenue source for municipalities.
$3,374 per resident
Property tax revenue per Vancouver resident
Vancouver Government Workforce
Public Service Employees
9,500
Estimated public service workforce
Ministries + Agencies
9
Government organizations
Sources: Public Accounts of Vancouver FY 2024
Sources
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