The population in Saskatchewan is on the rise and has been since at least 2007. The population grew by 11,459 people in 2018 to 1,168,423 according to new figures released by Statistics Canada. The province has now grown by nearly 160,000 people since 2007, that is the most growth experienced in the province since the 1920s. 

"Saskatchewan is a welcoming place, it is a province of opportunity and that's why people from all over the world are choosing to make Saskatchewan their new home." Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison was quoted as saying.

Saskatchewan's population growth was driven by net international migration of 15,203 people and a natural increase of 6,138, partially offset by net interprovincial migration of 9,882.

"Saskatchewan has now enjoyed over a decade of strong growth," Harrison said. "The new provincial budget released yesterday is the right balance to keep our economy strong and or province growing."