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Express Entry Pool Breakdown

Analyze the composition of Canada's Express Entry candidate pool for 2024

See how candidates are distributed across CRS score ranges. Track changes over time and understand where you stand in the pool.

Year-End Pool Size

221,310candidates
7,954 vs year average(avg: 213,356)

Data Period

32 snapshots

Jan 9Dec 16, 2024

Comparing final snapshot to year average

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Pool Movement

More candidates competing

Jan 9, 2024Dec 16, 2024
Avg CRS (401-500 zone)
450452+2
Start
212,157
🎫 ITAs
-41,983
🆕 New
+51,136
End
221,310+9,153

Insight: Pool grew by 9,153 despite 41,983 ITAs being issued. 51,136 new candidates joined — more than those who left. Meanwhile, average CRS rose by 2 points to 452.

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Most Crowded
CRS 451-500
63,369 candidates28.6% of pool
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Above Average
CRS 501-600
+7,482vs year average
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Below Average
CRS 301-350
-3408vs year average

Pool Size Trend

Total candidates over 32 snapshots

9,153 (4.3%)

Over this period

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CRS Range Breakdown

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Data source: IRCC Express Entry pool statistics • Updated biweekly

Showing 32 snapshots from Jan 9, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024

📊 Summary 50-pt ranges | 🔍 Detailed 10-pt ranges | 🔄 Updated bi-weekly
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