Over a short period, the total number of Express Entry profiles in the pool has decreased, with significant shifts in various score ranges. However, some score bands have seen a notable increase, indicating a more competitive landscape.

One of the score ranges, 601 to 1,200, has more than doubled in profiles, while the 501 to 600 range has also experienced a substantial rise. This trend underscores the growing competitiveness of the Express Entry system.

This article will delve into the current composition of the Express Entry pool, compare Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores, and review recent draws conducted in the last month.

Analyzing the Score Distribution in the Express Entry Pool

An overview of the CRS score distribution within the Express Entry pool as of November 9, 2025, reveals interesting insights into the changes over the past two weeks. The table below illustrates the distribution and alterations in candidate profiles across different score bands.

CRS score range	Number of candidates	Change in number of profiles
0–300	8,018	−9
301–350	19,104	−306
351–400	52,360	−108
401–410	14,049	+180
411–420	13,714	−1,106
421–430	12,876	−2,122
431–440	14,320	−456
441–450	13,980	−109
451-460	14,752	−89
461–470	15,830	+38
471–480	15,042	+315
481–490	12,315	+223
491–500	12,236	+185
501-600	26,414	+417