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Express Entry pool breakdown 2026

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Express Entry pool size

238,847candidates
โ†‘ 5,077 since May 10, 2026

Data period

12 snapshots

Dec 15 โ†’ May 24, 2026

Pool movement

More candidates competing

Dec 15, 2025 โ†’ May 24, 2026
Avg CRS (401-500 zone)
450 โ†’ 452+2
Start
237,302
ITAs
-44,188
New
+45,733
End
238,847+1,545

Insight: Pool size remained stable. 44,188 ITAs issued, 45,733 new candidates joined. Meanwhile, average CRS rose by 2 points to 452.

Most crowded
CRS 451-500
75,348 candidates31.5% of pool
Growing fast
CRS 501-600
+2,286since May 10, 2026
Shrinking
CRS 601-1200
-40since May 10, 2026

Pool Size Trend

Total candidates over 12 snapshots

โ†‘ 1,545 (0.7%)

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 Dec 15, 2025 to May 24, 2026

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