Statistical Services - BC Vital Statistics Agency

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Of vital events in the province, only marriages show a seasonal distribution. In 2000, the most popular month to marry was August, with almost one fifth (18.2%) of the year's total marriages. The summer months, from May to September, were chosen by almost two thirds (66.4%) of 2000's brides and grooms. January was the least popular month for marriages in 2000.
Live births were generally evenly distributed over the twelve months in 2000. June had the largest number of live births, while December had the lowest number.
The highest number of deaths in 2000 occurred in January and the lowest numbers occurred in July and September.
In 2000, the largest number of stillbirths was in July.

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