Skip to main content
Updated Biweekly

Express Entry Pool Breakdown

Analyze the composition of Canada's Express Entry candidate pool for 2026

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

Express Entry Pool Size

238,920candidates
↑ 1,800 since Jan 19, 2026

Data Period

12 snapshots

Sep 14 → Feb 2, 2026

📉

Pool Movement

Fewer candidates competing

Sep 14, 2025 → Feb 2, 2026
Avg CRS (401-500 zone)
450 → 452+2
Start
251,630
🎫 ITAs
-34,434
🆕 New
+21,724
End
238,920-12,710

Insight: Pool shrunk by 12,710 as 34,434 received ITAs. Only 21,724 new candidates joined to replace them. Meanwhile, average CRS rose by 2 points to 452.

👥
Most Crowded
CRS 451-500
74,811 candidates31.3% of pool
📈
Growing Fast
CRS 451-500
+2,097since Jan 19, 2026
📉
Shrinking
CRS 501-600
-1430since Jan 19, 2026

Pool Size Trend

Total candidates over 12 snapshots

↓ 12,710 (-5.1%)

Over this period

Loading chart...
View:

CRS Range Breakdown

Click any range to see detailed trend

Data source: IRCC Express Entry pool statistics • Updated biweekly

Showing 12 snapshots from Sep 14, 2025 to Feb 2, 2026
📊 Summary 50-pt ranges | 🔍 Detailed 10-pt ranges | 🔄 Updated bi-weekly
📈 Click range for trends • 🎯 Compare your CRS score • 📤 Share charts on social

Know Where You Stand

Get your personalized CRS calculation and see exactly where you rank in the Express Entry pool.

📊 Get Your ImmiReport 🎯 View Draw Statistics