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Saskatchewan population 2026: 1,278,402
Saskatchewan's population was 1,278,402 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada. It grew by 12,113 people (0.96%) over the previous 12 months and holds 3.1% of Canada's population.
- 1,278,402people on July 1, 2026, 6th of 13 provinces and territories
- 3.1%of Canada's population
- +12,113in the 12 months to July 1, 2026 (+0.96%), 5th of 13 by growth rate
- +9.5%over five years, from 1,167,711 in July 2021
Saskatchewan added more people than B.C. this year
Saskatchewan added 12,113 people, more than B.C. (8,054), which has 4.5 times its population. Only Alberta, Ontario and Quebec added more. Saskatchewan grew in all four quarters. This is still the smallest yearly gain since 2022, when it added 11,050.
People added in each 12 months to July 1, 2001 to 2026. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0009-01.
Quarter by quarter
| Three months | Population change |
|---|---|
| July 1 to Oct. 1, 2025 | +3,681 |
| Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 | +1,659 |
| Jan. 1 to April 1, 2026 | +1,307 |
| April 1 to July 1, 2026 | +5,466 |
Common questions
What is the population of Saskatchewan in 2026? 1,278,402 on July 1, 2026, according to Statistics Canada's latest estimate, or about 1.28 million.
Is Saskatchewan's population growing? Yes, but more slowly. It grew 0.96% in the year to July 1, 2026, after adding 21,093 the year before.
How does Saskatchewan rank? 6th of 13 provinces and territories by population, 5th by growth rate and 4th by number of people added.
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