SK
Saskatchewan
Population 1,266,959
16 Sources
Updated September 02, 2026
1.3M
Population
$82,000
Median Income (CAD)
$84,000 national
5.5%
Unemployment
$112.8B
Provincial GDP (CAD)
514,300
Total Employment
32%
Bachelor's+
39% national
Economic Regions
Saskatchewan is divided into 6 economic regions. Click any region to explore its profile.
Demographics & Population
Statistics Canada · 2021 Census of Population
Household Income
Source: Statistics Canada · 2021 Census of Population
Median Household Income
$82,000
Poverty Rate (LIM-AT)
14.3%
Low Income Measure, after tax · Saskatchewan 2024 · Canada: 12.5%
Median Income Comparison (CAD)
Saskatchewan$82,000
National$84,000
Community Snapshot
Source: Statistics Canada · 2021 Census of Population
1,266,959
Population (2025 estimate)
513,725
Total Dwellings (2021 Census)
Total Employment
514,300
Unemployment Rate StatCan LFS 2024 annual
5.5% +0.7 pts YoY
Avg Annual Wage
$65,882 CAD
Industry Sectors
10
Age Distribution
0-14: 233,678
15-54: 668,119
55-64: 139,403
65+: 225,759
15-54: 668,119
55-64: 139,403
65+: 225,759
Visible Minority Composition (2021 Census)
"Visible minority" is a Statistics Canada classification defined by the Employment Equity Act and refers to "persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour." "Not a visible minority" is the complement to the total visible minority population.
Top 6 groups shown; smaller groups are included in totals but not charted.
Indigenous Identity
17% identify as Indigenous
Indigenous identity per Statistics Canada Census 2021 (Table 98-10-0293): First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, and Inuk (Inuit), plus multiple and other Indigenous responses. Counts use census random rounding, so categories may not sum exactly to the total.
Saskatchewan's median household income sits 2% below the Canadian national median, with 1,266,959 residents and a working-age-skewed population structure (65+: 17.8%, 0-14: 18.4%). Bachelor's-or-higher attainment of 32%.
The province has 513,725 total dwellings and has experienced a population change of 3.1% since the previous census.
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population via CensusMapper.ca
Key Takeaways
- Income near the national median: Median household income tracks the Canadian median, indicating a broad-based consumer market.
- Broadly in line with national norms across income and education.
Educational Attainment
Source: Statistics Canada · Table 37-10-0130 · Saskatchewan province-wide (ages 25-64) · Reference year 2025
93%
High School+
Canada: 93%
0.0 pts
32%
Bachelor's+
Canada: 39%
7.0 pts
10%
Graduate+
Canada: 14%
4.0 pts
Economy & Industry
Statistics Canada · Labour Force Survey · Provincial GDP
$112.8B
Provincial Gross Domestic Product (CAD)
Source: Statistics Canada · Provincial Economic Accounts
514,300
Total Employment
$65,882
Avg Wage (CAD)
$82,000
Median Income
514,300
Total Employment
Source: StatCan Labour Force Survey
$65,882
Average Annual Wage (CAD)
Weighted by sector employment
Key Takeaways
- Largest sector: Health care and social assistance employs 84,200 workers (20.4% of the tracked sectors).
- Economic scale: Provincial GDP of $112.8B CAD.
- Average wage: $65,882 CAD, annualized from average weekly earnings for payroll employees province-wide.
- Diversified base: Top 5 sectors are Health care and social assistance, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services, Construction, and Public administration.
Source: Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey + Provincial Economic Accounts.
Housing & Rental Market
Statistics Canada Table 34-10-0133 (Rents) - Table 34-10-0127 (Vacancy) - Reference year 2025 - Provincial average across CMHC-surveyed centres
Note: figures are single-year vintages. StatCan and CMHC do not publish ACS-style rolling 5-year housing averages, the long-form Census of Population every 5 years (2016, 2021) plays the equivalent precision role.
CMHC Average Rents by Bedroom
Source: Statistics Canada Table 34-10-0133 - 2025
18.4%
Annual Rent (2BR) as % of Median Household Income - Affordable
30% threshold = "cost-burdened" (CMHC / HUD convention). Computed from $1,257 average 2BR rent × 12 / $82,000 household income.
Bachelor
$794/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,045/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,257/mo
3+ Bedroom
$1,488/mo
30% of monthly median household income (~$2,050/mo), rents above this line are typically considered cost-burdened.
Vacancy & Housing Stock
Source: Statistics Canada Table 34-10-0127 - 2021 Census Dwellings
3%
CMHC Vacancy Rate (apartment structures of 6+ units)
Near the 3% balanced-market benchmark.
Total Dwellings
513,725
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,257/mo
Median Home Value
$300,000
Vacancy Rate
3%
Key Takeaways
- Affordable rental market: Annual 2BR rent eats 18.4% of median household income, well below the 30% threshold.
Source: CMHC RMS rent data and StatCan median household income.
Broadband & Connectivity
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Broadband Coverage
Source: ISED National Broadband Data · share of locations with 50/10 Mbps available
Below-average broadband coverage, significant connectivity gaps.
Industry Concentration
Location Quotient: industries where Saskatchewan over- or under-indexes vs. the Canadian national average
Attraction Opportunities - Below Average Industries
LQ < 0.5, below-average sub-sector representation vs. national. Source: Statistics Canada Table 33-10-0222-01 (NAICS-3 establishments)
0.05x
Fishing, hunting and trapping
8 establishments
0.09x
Water transportation
1 establishment
0.16x
Clothing manufacturing
7 establishments
0.21x
Paper manufacturing
4 establishments
0.24x
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
13 establishments
Key Takeaways
- Top specialization: Crop production concentrates at 5.94x the national norm, signature-sector territory.
- Cluster depth: 8 sectors register LQ >= 1.5, suggesting an interconnected industrial base.
- Attraction whitespace: 5 sectors register LQ < 0.5, candidates for diversification.
Source: StatCan Table 33-10-0222-01 (NAICS-3 sub-sector establishment counts).
Workforce & Labour
Labour force composition from Statistics Canada population estimates and employment data
Labour Summary
Source: StatCan LFS + Population Estimates
Total Employment
514,300
Avg Annual Wage
$65,882 CAD
Working Age Pop
807,522
Youth (0-14)
233,678
Seniors (65+)
225,759
Dependency & Aging
Source: StatCan population estimates
17.8%
Seniors (65+) Share
Youth / Senior Ratio
104:100
Aging Workforce
Source: StatCan 17-10-0150 · Population estimates by age
17.3%
55-64 of working-age (15-64)
Workforce by Occupation
Source: Statistics Canada Table 14-10-0416 NOC 2021 broad categories (2025)
Management / Professional
54.5%
Sales & Service
22.4%
Trades / Transport
17.1%
Natural Resources
3.3%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Bars scaled 2x for visual differentiation; percentage labels show actual share of 617,400 employed workers.
Commute
Source: StatCan 2021 Census Table 98-10-0457
Mean Commute 5.6 min below national avg
18.1 min
Work From Home
Source: StatCan 2021 Census Table 98-10-0455
Worked At Home vs 24.3% national
18.4%
Census 2021 long-form: percent of employed labour force aged 15+ whose place of work is "at home".
Top Institutions in Saskatchewan
Source: Statistics Canada · Table 37-10-0277 · Postsecondary Enrolments
Named post-secondary institutions
Total students enrolled in the 2023/2024 academic year (StatCan Table 37-10-0277).
23,112students
16,584students
Enrolment figures from Statistics Canada Table 37-10-0277 (2023/2024 academic year). Province-wide top 6 by enrolment.
Key Takeaways
- Working-age base: 807,522 residents aged 15-64 (63.7% of total population) form the labour pool.
- Employment rate: 64% of working-age residents are employed (514,300 workers).
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2021 + Labour Force Survey.
Economic Regions
6 economic regions in Saskatchewan
AI Insights
Sample output. Pulse AI analysis draws on 16 Canadian data sources.
Sample AI Insight
Saskatchewan's industrial base is anchored by Health care and social assistance with 84,200 workers, followed by Wholesale and retail trade and Educational services.
Industry Shift Analysis
Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100
Prospect Match Scores
Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100
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Data Sources
Updated from official Canadian government data.
Statistics Canada Census 20212021
StatCan Labour Force Survey2025
StatCan LFS Unemployment Rate (14-10-0393)2024
StatCan GDP Tables2024
CMHC Rental Market2025
CRTC Broadband Data2025
StatCan Education (37-10-0130)2025
StatCan Population (17-10-0150)2025
StatCan Postsecondary Enrolments (37-10-0277)2024
StatCan Top Occupations (14-10-0416)2025
StatCan Commute (98-10-0457)2021
StatCan Place of Work (98-10-0455)2021
StatCan Low Income (11-10-0135)2024
StatCan Visible Minority (98-10-0351)2021
StatCan Indigenous Identity (98-10-0293)2021
StatCan Population and Dwelling Counts (98-10-0001)2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Key economic and demographic figures for Saskatchewan, from Statistics Canada and federal sources.
What is the population of Saskatchewan?
1,266,959 (Statistics Canada, Population Estimates 17-10-0150).
What is the median household income in Saskatchewan?
$82,000 (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population).
What is the unemployment rate in Saskatchewan?
5.5% (Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey 14-10-0393).
What is the GDP of Saskatchewan?
$112.8B CAD (Statistics Canada, Table 36-10-0222).
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