If you’re hoping for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the coming weeks, here’s the latest snapshot of the Express Entry pool and what it might mean for your chances.
How Many Candidates Are in the Express Entry Pool?
As of August 17, 2025, there are 254,113 active profiles in the Express Entry pool. This marks a decrease from 256,224 candidates on August 5 — a net drop of 2,111 profiles. Over 3,500 invitations were issued during this period, which helps explain the decline.
We received two glimpses into the pool this month: August 5 and August 17. Between those two snapshots, the 501–600 CRS range dropped from 23,292 to 22,930 candidates (−362).
If you’re curious about where you stand in comparison to others, our CRS calculator can help you measure your competitiveness.
Current CRS Distribution – August 17, 2025
Here’s how the candidates in the pool break down by score range:
Keep reading to get our full breakdown on what this data means for your chances of scoring an invitation in 2025.
