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Express Entry pool breakdown 2026

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Express Entry pool size

229,456candidates
โ†“ 448 since Sep 27, 2026

Data period

12 snapshots

Apr 26 โ†’ Oct 12, 2026

Pool movement

Fewer candidates competing

Apr 26, 2026 โ†’ Oct 12, 2026
Avg CRS (401-500 zone)
452 โ†’ 452No change
Start
234,452
ITAs
-29,007
New
+24,011
End
229,456-4,996

Insight: Pool shrunk by 4,996 as 29,007 received ITAs. Only 24,011 new candidates joined to replace them.

Most crowded
CRS 451-500
71,612 candidates31.2% of pool
Growing fast
CRS 401-450
+917since Sep 27, 2026
Shrinking
CRS 451-500
-1519since Sep 27, 2026

Pool Size Trend

Total candidates over 12 snapshots

โ†“ 4,996 (-2.1%)

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 Apr 26, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026

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