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Express Entry Pool Breakdown

Analyze the composition of Canada's Express Entry candidate pool for 2025

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

237,302candidates
22 vs year average(avg: 237,280)

Data Period

31 snapshots

Jan 7Dec 15, 2025

Comparing final snapshot to year average

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Pool Movement

More candidates competing

Jan 7, 2025Dec 15, 2025
Avg CRS (401-500 zone)
452450-2
Start
227,305
🎫 ITAs
-41,748
🆕 New
+51,745
End
237,302+9,997

Insight: Pool grew by 9,997 despite 41,748 ITAs being issued. 51,745 new candidates joined — more than those who left. Meanwhile, average CRS dropped by 2 points to 450.

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Most Crowded
CRS 451-500
68,700 candidates29.0% of pool
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Above Average
CRS 0-300
+522vs year average
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Below Average
CRS 451-500
-2867vs year average

Pool Size Trend

Total candidates over 31 snapshots

9,997 (4.4%)

Over this period

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CRS Range Breakdown

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Data source: IRCC Express Entry pool statistics • Updated biweekly

Showing 31 snapshots from Jan 7, 2025 to Dec 15, 2025

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