Chilliwack has an estimated population of 112,500 as of 2025, including First Nations communities within city boundaries.
Between 2020 – 2025, the city saw steady growth, adding approximately 11,700 residents over this period at a rate of 11.6%.
The City of Chilliwack’s 2040 Official Community Plan (OCP) presents a long-term vision and growth strategy that embraces all aspects of community development, including physical planning (land use/transportation/utility), economic development, environmental protection/enhancement, and social/cultural initiatives. At the same time, it addresses specific current and future challenges that confront Chilliwack and recommends practical solutions and a consistent strategy. Ultimately, the 2040 OCP represents a unified vision that brings all of the City’s initiatives, works and plans together and moves toward a healthier community.