Saskatchewan Population Overview (2026)
Saskatchewan is a province in Western Canada, bordered by Alberta to the west, Manitoba to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, Nunavut to the northeast, and the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota to the south. It is Canada’s sixth most populous province and the seventh-largest by land area. According to Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan’s population was 1,132,505 (1.13 million) in 2021, rising to an estimated 1,266,234 (1.27 million) in Q4 2025.
👉 Projected Population of Saskatchewan (2026): ~1.28 million
Source: Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan Population Growth (2021–2026)
Saskatchewan has experienced steady population growth in recent years. Between 2021 and 2026, the province recorded a population growth rate of 11.81%, driven largely by immigration and interprovincial migration. Since 2016, Saskatchewan’s population has increased by approximately 133,729 people, reflecting a sustained upward demographic trend after years of relatively slow growth.
Saskatchewan Census Q4 2025 Snapshot
Source: Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan Future Population
Saskatchewan’s future population growth is expected to remain moderate and migration-driven. While natural population growth is relatively slow, continued immigration and interprovincial movement are projected to support steady long-term increases. By 2026, the population is expected to cross 1.26 million, with gradual growth continuing through the rest of the century.
Saskatchewan Population Projection
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.26 million |
| 2030 | 1.32 million |
| 2040 | 1.40 million |
| 2050 | 1.46 million |
| 2060 | 1.50 million |
| 2070 | 1.54 million |
| 2080 | 1.57 million |
| 2090 | 1.59 million |
| 2100 | 1.61 million |
👉 Projected Population of Saskatchewan (2026): ~1.27 million
Saskatchewan Historical Population
Saskatchewan’s population saw explosive expansion in the early 20th century, growing from 91,279 in 1901 to over 921,000 by 1931, driven by settlement and agriculture. This was followed by population decline and stagnation between the 1940s and early 2000s, with multiple decades of negative or minimal growth. Since 2011, Saskatchewan has returned to a sustained growth phase, reaching 1,132,505 in 2021, supported mainly by immigration and improved economic conditions.
Saskatchewan Population by Year (1901–2021)
| Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 91,279 | – | – |
| 1911 | 492,432 | 401,153 | 439.48% |
| 1921 | 757,510 | 265,078 | 53.83% |
| 1931 | 921,785 | 164,275 | 21.69% |
| 1941 | 895,992 | -25,793 | -2.80% |
| 1951 | 831,728 | -64,264 | -7.17% |
| 1956 | 880,665 | 48,937 | 5.88% |
| 1961 | 925,181 | 44,516 | 5.05% |
| 1966 | 955,344 | 30,163 | 3.26% |
| 1971 | 926,242 | -29,102 | -3.05% |
| 1976 | 921,325 | -4,917 | -0.53% |
| 1981 | 968,313 | 46,988 | 5.10% |
| 1986 | 1,009,613 | 41,300 | 4.27% |
| 1991 | 988,928 | -20,685 | -2.05% |
| 1996 | 976,615 | -12,313 | -1.25% |
| 2001 | 978,933 | 2,318 | 0.24% |
| 2006 | 985,386 | 6,453 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 1,053,960 | 68,574 | 6.96% |
| 2016 | 1,098,352 | 44,392 | 4.21% |
| 2021 | 1,132,505 | 34,153 | 3.1% |
Source: Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan Ethnic composition
The ethnic origin most often reported in Saskatchewan was German, followed by Canadian, English, Scottish, Irish, Ukrainian & French. European origins (68.55%) of the population are most common and Aboriginals are 17% of Ontario’s Population. First Nations, Metis & Inuit are major Aboriginal people.
Almost 14.45% of the population of Ontario belongs to a visible minority group. The Main Visible minority communities are South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, Latino, and Arab.
read in detail about race and ethnicity in Saskatchewan
Top cities in Saskatchewan by population
Saskatchewan consists of 16 cities with a cumulative population of 689,756 as per the 2021 Census. The average population of these cities is around 31,110. Saskatoon is the largest city among them with a population of 266,141, followed by Regina with a population of 226,404. The smallest city in Saskatchewan is Melville, with a population of 4,933.
| # | City | Population 2021 |
| 1 | Saskatoon | 266,141 |
| 2 | Regina | 226,404 |
| 3 | Prince Albert | 37,756 |
| 4 | Moose Jaw | 33,665 |
| 5 | Swift Current | 16,750 |
| 6 | Yorkton | 16,280 |
| 7 | North Battleford | 13,836 |
| 8 | Warman | 12,419 |
| 9 | Lloydminster | 11,843 |
| 10 | Weyburn | 11,019 |
| 11 | Estevan | 10,851 |
| 12 | Martensville | 10,549 |
| 13 | Humboldt | 6,033 |
| 14 | Melfort | 5,955 |
| 15 | Meadow Lake | 5,322 |
| 16 | Melville | 4,933 |
Source: Statistics Canada 2021
Sources
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