Permanent residents 2025640−25.6% vs 2024
New study permits 2025155
New work permits 2025635IMP + TFWP
Asylum claims 20250
Permanent residents by category
Per year.
| Category | Economic | Family | Refugees and protected persons | Humanitarian and other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 160 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 85 | 50 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 125 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 195 | 25 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 265 | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 490 | 40 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 315 | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 715 | 80 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 790 | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 565 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 440 | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data). 2026 covers January to July only.
Top programs, 2025
| Program | Value |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program | 550 |
| Spouses and partners | 55 |
| Parents and grandparents | 20 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 10 |
| Federal Skilled Worker | 5 |
| Children | 0 |
| Humanitarian and compassionate | 0 |
| TR to PR pathway (2021 one-time) | 0 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Destination cities, 2025
Census metropolitan areas named as intended destination.
| Metropolitan area | Value |
|---|---|
| Whitehorse | 655 |
| Territories (outside Census agglomeration, Yukon) | 25 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Study and work permits
| Period | Study permits | IMP work permits | TFWP work permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | 150 | 75 |
| 2016 | 20 | 280 | 70 |
| 2017 | 170 | 315 | 80 |
| 2018 | 40 | 455 | 80 |
| 2019 | 90 | 535 | 100 |
| 2020 | 95 | 455 | 65 |
| 2021 | 185 | 510 | 90 |
| 2022 | 155 | 570 | 90 |
| 2023 | 245 | 990 | 105 |
| 2024 | 195 | 820 | 135 |
| 2025 | 155 | 510 | 125 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 80 | 525 | 105 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Temporary Residents: TFWP and IMP Work Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates. 2026 covers January to July only.
More context
Who lives here, who leaves.
- Who lives in Yukon today (origins, languages, recent immigrants): Census Atlas: Yukon.
- Statistics Canada estimates 9 people emigrated from Yukon in 2025–2026. See emigration by province.
- 550 of the 2025 admissions came through Yukon’s nominee program. PNP data.