Kelowna, British Columbia local economy
Kelowna, British Columbia ranks in the 65th percentile of Canada metro areas as of September 2026, with momentum rising over the past 12 months.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 337 in May 2026, up 67.7% from April 2026 and down 15.5% from May 2025.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 129,300 in August 2026, flat 0.9% from July 2026 and up 3.4% from August 2025.
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 337 in May 2026, up 67.7% from April 2026 and down 15.5% from May 2025. Payrolled or covered employment was 129,300 in August 2026, flat 0.9% from July 2026 and up 3.4% from August 2025. No current data is available for New business applications or registrations in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Kelowna, British Columbia rank among Canada metro areas?
- Kelowna, British Columbia ranks in the 65th percentile of Canada metro areas as of September 2026, with momentum rising over the past 12 months.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Kelowna, British Columbia?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Kelowna, British Columbia was 337 in May 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Kelowna, British Columbia?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Kelowna, British Columbia was 129,300 in August 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- Statistics Canada — Building permits, value by type of structure and type of work
- Statistics Canada — Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area, 3-month moving average, seasonally adjusted
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 70% of weighted components available.
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