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Express Entry pool breakdown 2026

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Express Entry pool size

231,533candidates
โ†“ 3,594 since Jul 5, 2026

Data period

12 snapshots

Feb 2 โ†’ Jul 19, 2026

Pool movement

Fewer candidates competing

Feb 2, 2026 โ†’ Jul 19, 2026
Avg CRS (401-500 zone)
452 โ†’ 452No change
Start
238,920
ITAs
-34,357
New
+26,970
End
231,533-7,387

Insight: Pool shrunk by 7,387 as 34,357 received ITAs. Only 26,970 new candidates joined to replace them.

Most crowded
CRS 451-500
72,579 candidates31.3% of pool
Growing fast
CRS 351-400
+11since Jul 5, 2026
Shrinking
CRS 401-450
-1941since Jul 5, 2026

Pool Size Trend

Total candidates over 12 snapshots

โ†“ 7,387 (-3.1%)

Over this period

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CRS Range Breakdown

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Data source: IRCC Express Entry pool statistics ยท Updated biweekly

Showing 12 snapshots from Feb 2, 2026 to Jul 19, 2026

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