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Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia

Author.Name IBISWorld Canada Last Updated: August 2025 NAICS BC54171CA

Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia industry analysis

Revenue for the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x billion over the five years to 2025, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow at x.x% during the same period. The number of industry establishments has increased an annualized x.x% to x,xxx locations over the past five years. Industry employment has increased an annualized x.x% to x,xxx workers during the period, while industry wages have increased an annualized x.x% to $x.x billion.

Over the five years to 2030, provincial industry revenue is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x billion, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow x.x%. The number of industry establishments is forecast to grow x.x% to x,xxx locations over the next five years. Industry employment is expected to increase an annualized x.x% to x,xxx workers during the outlook period, while industry wages likely increase x% to $x.x billion.

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About the Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia Market Research Report

What’s Included in the Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia Market Research Report

Definition of the Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia?

This industry conducts physical, engineering or life sciences research and development (R&D). This industry does not include operators such as pharmaceutical or manufacturing companies that may undertake R&D to support operations. Government entities are also excluded from this industry.

What’s included in the Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia?

The Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia includes health and life sciences research, environmental research, natural resources and energy research, information and communications research, electrical engineering research, mechanical engineering research and software engineering research. Related terms covered in the Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia industry report includes biotechnology, biological sciences and other medical sciences, the study of controlling matter on an atomic and molecular scale and science concerned with fields including logic, mathematics, statistics and theoretical computer science.

Industry Performance of the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia

Benchmark the Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia industry performance with all BC Census Metropolitan Area and national performance.

Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia

#3 in Highest Revenue 18.9% of province's GDP
Revenue (2025)
Annual Growth (2020-25)
Annual Growth (2025-30)

Scientific Research & Development in Canada


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Key Drivers of the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia

See how key industry drivers, such as median houshold income, gross domestic product, population, research and development expenditure, corporate profit and government consumption and investment are impacting Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia

British Columbia Economic Indicators

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Canada Key External Drivers

Research and development expenditure
Corporate profit
Government consumption and investment

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Census Metropolitan Area Data of the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia

Access proprietary data on Census Metropolitan Area in the Scientific Research & Development in British Columbia, such as Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by Census Metropolitan Areas.

Key Statistics of the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia

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What is the market size of the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia in 2025?

The market size of the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia is $3.1bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia in 2025?

There are 1,142 businesses in the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 4.1% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia has been growing at an average annual rate of 6.8% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia in 2025?

There are 13,936 employees in the Scientific Research & Development industry in British Columbia, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 9.2% from 2020 to 2025.