1
Permanent residents fell with the target.
Admissions dropped from 482,960 in 2024 to 393,035 in 2025, close to the 395,000 target. Economic programs made up 58.0% (58.2% in 2024); family 24.4%; refugees and protected persons 15.0%.
New permanent residents per year
| Period | Permanent residents |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 271,155 |
| 2016 | 295,675 |
| 2017 | 285,795 |
| 2018 | 320,300 |
| 2019 | 340,460 |
| 2020 | 183,600 |
| 2021 | 405,185 |
| 2022 | 436,820 |
| 2023 | 471,040 |
| 2024 | 482,960 |
| 2025 | 393,035 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 222,175 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data). 2026 covers January to July only.
2
Where people came from.
Top 10 countries, 2025
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| India | 98,835 |
| Philippines | 25,235 |
| Cameroon | 22,935 |
| China | 21,105 |
| Nigeria | 16,360 |
| Eritrea | 12,350 |
| France | 11,975 |
| Pakistan | 8,875 |
| Ukraine | 8,365 |
| Afghanistan | 8,215 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Fastest-growing countries, 2024 to 2025
Change in new permanent residents, countries with at least 1,000 in 2024.
| Country | Change |
|---|---|
| Sudan | 140.4% |
| Senegal | 26.3% |
| Ukraine | 23.5% |
| France | 20.5% |
| Iraq | 14.8% |
| Ghana | 11.8% |
| Cameroon | 8.2% |
| Togo | 7.9% |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 4.8% |
| Ethiopia | 4.6% |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
3
Where they went.
Change in admissions by province, 2024 to 2025
| Province | Change |
|---|---|
| Quebec | 1.0% |
| Northwest Territories | 0.0% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | -11.3% |
| Ontario | -17.6% |
| British Columbia | -19.7% |
| Alberta | -22.3% |
| Manitoba | -23.2% |
| Yukon | -25.6% |
| New Brunswick | -29.7% |
| Nova Scotia | -35.7% |
| Saskatchewan | -39.5% |
| Prince Edward Island | -45.4% |
| Nunavut | -50.0% |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
4
Fewer new students, steady workers.
New study and work permit holders
| Period | Study permits | IMP work permits | TFWP work permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 226,860 | 190,390 | 74,510 |
| 2016 | 275,405 | 232,440 | 80,670 |
| 2017 | 327,435 | 248,440 | 79,180 |
| 2018 | 367,050 | 274,185 | 84,770 |
| 2019 | 411,855 | 332,250 | 99,050 |
| 2020 | 271,100 | 253,865 | 85,730 |
| 2021 | 461,040 | 341,850 | 105,235 |
| 2022 | 567,315 | 481,365 | 137,170 |
| 2023 | 700,425 | 784,900 | 186,775 |
| 2024 | 530,645 | 732,525 | 193,535 |
| 2025 | 400,695 | 588,695 | 168,255 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Temporary Residents: TFWP and IMP Work Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates.