reports
the ydi 2024 Provincial report is now available!
In 2024, over 17,000 young people across British Columbia participated in the YDI, representing 31 school districts and 31 independent schools. This report is an opportunity to hear directly from them about the resources, opportunities, and practices needed to support youth well-being.
Based on the insights of our provincial Youth Advisory Council, we added questions this year on student voice in the school setting, washroom safety, and school contexts that support well-being. We also introduced new measures, including the Thriving Index, Positive Social Experiences, and Health Asset Indices. Check them out!
We hope this report will support our community partners in continuing the amazing work already underway in BC to move the needle on youth well-being!
Please feel free to contact the CHART Lab team if you have any questions or thoughts!
School District reports
The links below provide access to reports for participating districts. YDI reports can be used to provide a snapshot of youth health and well-being indices across various domains such as social-emotional development and mental health.
District # | District Name | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
05 | Southeast Kootenay | ||||
06 | Rocky Mountain | ||||
08 | Kootenay Lake | ||||
10 | Arrow Lakes | * | |||
19 | Revelstoke | ||||
20 | Kootenay-Columbia | ||||
22 | Vernon | ||||
23 | Central Okanagan | ||||
33 | Chilliwack | ||||
34 | Abbotsford | ||||
38 | Richmond | ||||
39 | Vancouver | ||||
40 | New Westminister | ||||
41 | Burnaby | ||||
42 | Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows | ||||
43 | Coquitlam | ||||
44 | North Vancouver | ||||
45 | West Vancouver | ||||
46 | Sunshine Coast | ||||
47 | Powell River | ||||
48 | Sea to Sky | ||||
49 | Central Coast | * | * | * | |
50 | Haida Gwaii | ||||
51 | Boundary | ||||
53 | Okanagan Similkameen | ||||
54 | Bulkley Valley | ||||
59 | Peace River South | ||||
60 | Peace River North | ||||
61 | Greater Victoria | ||||
64 | Gulf Islands | ||||
67 | Okanagan-Skaha | ||||
68 | Nanaimo-Ladysmith | ||||
69 | Qualicum | ||||
70 | Pacific Rim | ||||
71 | Comox Valley | ||||
81 | Fort Nelson | ||||
82 | Coast Mountains | ||||
83 | North Okanagan-Shuswap | ||||
92 | Nisga'a | * |
* School district participated in the YDI; however, the report is not publicly available due to the sample size
YDI provincial reports: Previous Years
2023
In 2023, we heard from 14,596 young people in 28 school districts and 28 independent schools across BC about what matters for their health and well-being.
The report also highlights youth’s perspectives about the world – including local and global concerns. “As a 21st-century teen, I am aware that many of the issues faced by today’s youth have no precedent in history. Cyberbullying, climate change, and a rapidly growing rate of mental health issues in teens (to name a few) are things that are new to humanity as a whole, and my generation must bear the brunt of the repercussions” notes Ben Tarling, a YAC Ambassador. Ben goes on to say, “That’s why I believe it is doubly important that young voices be heard, and, even more importantly, be listened to. The Youth Development [Instrument] has done an amazing job of making this happen, and gives me hope for a bright future.”
2021
For the 2020-2021 Pilot Phase of the YDI, we have developed a general report to share global findings across all the health and well-being indices include on the YDI.