Snapshot as of Aug 3, 2026
Express Entry Pool CRS Distribution
Latest IRCC Express Entry pool snapshot by CRS score range: total candidates in the pool and score-bucket movement over time.
- 229,100 Candidates in pool
Pool distribution
IRCC snapshot: Aug 3, 2026
- 601+ 500
- 501-600 19,705
- 491-500 12,939
- 481-490 12,890
- 471-480 16,368
- 461-470 16,057
- 451-460 14,845
- 441-450 13,595
- 431-440 13,267
- 421-430 11,942
- 411-420 11,326
- 401-410 10,775
- 351-400 50,107
- 301-350 17,101
- 0-300 7,683
| CRS bucket | Candidates | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601+ | 500 | 0.2% |
| 501-600 | 19,705 | 8.6% |
| 491-500 | 12,939 | 5.6% |
| 481-490 | 12,890 | 5.6% |
| 471-480 | 16,368 | 7.1% |
| 461-470 | 16,057 | 7% |
| 451-460 | 14,845 | 6.5% |
| 441-450 | 13,595 | 5.9% |
| 431-440 | 13,267 | 5.8% |
| 421-430 | 11,942 | 5.2% |
| 411-420 | 11,326 | 4.9% |
| 401-410 | 10,775 | 4.7% |
| 351-400 | 50,107 | 21.9% |
| 301-350 | 17,101 | 7.5% |
| 0-300 | 7,683 | 3.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What does the pool snapshot measure?
IRCC periodically publishes how many active Express Entry profiles sit in each CRS score range. This page stores those snapshots so the current pool can be compared with prior releases, and keeps the score ranges in IRCC's published bucket format so the figures match the source exactly.
Is the Express Entry pool distribution official?
The counts are sourced from IRCC's public Express Entry rounds page. Passavia republishes the data with historical snapshots and links back to the official source.
Does a higher bucket guarantee an invitation?
No. The distribution is not an invitation forecast. Invitations depend on the round type, category, draw size, tie-break timestamp, and whether a candidate meets the program requirements for that round, and new profiles enter the pool continuously.
Why does the 601+ bucket exist?
Express Entry candidates can receive 600 additional CRS points for a provincial nomination, placing them above the regular 600-point ceiling in the pool distribution.
Why can I only see one snapshot at a time?
Each snapshot is a single publication date, and buckets are only meaningful against the date they were published on. The snapshot selector changes both the chart and the table together so a view never mixes dates. Historical snapshots are kept for that date switching rather than stacked into one combined table.
Can I use this as immigration advice?
No. The page is educational and data-oriented. Verify current IRCC data and get professional advice before relying on it for an application plan.