Government budget and revenue in Saskatchewan, Canada: official figures
The provincial government of Saskatchewan took in $22.0 billion of revenue in the 2024/25 fiscal year (Statistics Canada government finance statistics, reference year 2024), or $17,641 per resident; 5th highest of 13 provinces and territories per resident. Revenue was $22.1 billion a year earlier.
How much does the government of Saskatchewan spend?
Expenses of the government of Saskatchewan came to $24.0 billion in 2024/25, $19,278 per resident (5th highest of 13 provinces and territories), against $22.8 billion in the previous year.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyDoes the government of Saskatchewan have a deficit?
Revenue minus expense left the government of Saskatchewan with a net operating deficit of $2.0 billion in 2024/25, equal to 9.3% of revenue; 2nd weakest balance of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhere does the government of Saskatchewan get its money?
Taxes made up 58.6% of revenue for the government of Saskatchewan in 2024/25 ($12.9 billion), and grants from other levels of government, which include federal transfers, made up 17.2% ($3.8 billion); 2nd lowest share of 13 provinces and territories for grants.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much income tax does Saskatchewan collect?
Personal income tax raised $3.3 billion for the government of Saskatchewan in 2024/25 (15.2% of revenue), and taxes on goods and services, including sales and fuel taxes, raised $6.9 billion (31.3%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much does Saskatchewan earn from oil and gas royalties?
Oil and gas royalties brought the government of Saskatchewan $1.0 billion in 2024/25, 4.7% of its revenue.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much interest does the government of Saskatchewan pay?
Interest on debt cost the government of Saskatchewan $1.2 billion in 2024/25, 5.1% of its expenses; 7th highest share of 13 provinces and territories. Social benefits paid directly to people came to $1.7 billion.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the debt of Saskatchewan?
At the end of 2024/25, the government of Saskatchewan had financial assets of $36.0 billion and liabilities of $46.5 billion, a net financial debt of $10.5 billion, or $8,460 per resident; 7th strongest position of 13 provinces and territories per resident.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much has the government of Saskatchewan borrowed?
Debt securities such as bonds and treasury bills issued by the government of Saskatchewan stood at $34.0 billion at the end of 2024/25, $27,268 per resident, against $29.4 billion a year earlier.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow Saskatchewan compares with other provinces
Provincial or territorial government revenue per resident, 2024/25 (2024/25)
Saskatchewan ranks 5 of 13, highest first. Population on 1 July 2024.
| Rank | Region | Provincial or territorial government revenue per resident, 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northwest Territories | $69,532 |
| 3 | Yukon | $44,293 |
| 4 | Quebec | $19,138 |
| 5 | Saskatchewan | $17,641 |
| 6 | Prince Edward Island | $17,242 |
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $17,242 |
| 8 | Alberta | $16,573 |
Provincial or territorial government expense per resident, 2024/25 (2024/25)
Saskatchewan ranks 5 of 13, highest first. Population on 1 July 2024.
| Rank | Region | Provincial or territorial government expense per resident, 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northwest Territories | $63,966 |
| 3 | Yukon | $43,873 |
| 4 | Quebec | $20,903 |
| 5 | Saskatchewan | $19,278 |
| 6 | Prince Edward Island | $18,595 |
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $17,814 |
| 8 | British Columbia | $16,395 |
Net operating balance as a share of revenue, 2024/25 (2024/25)
Saskatchewan ranks 12 of 13, highest first. Negative values are deficits.
| Rank | Region | Net operating balance as a share of revenue, 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | -3.3% |
| 8 | Manitoba | -7.7% |
| 9 | Prince Edward Island | -7.8% |
| 10 | Ontario | -8.2% |
| 11 | Quebec | -9.2% |
| 12 | Saskatchewan | -9.3% |
| 13 | British Columbia | -16.5% |
Net financial worth per resident, 2024/25 (negative = net debt) (2024/25)
Saskatchewan ranks 7 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Net financial worth per resident, 2024/25 (negative = net debt) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Alberta | $-2,604 |
| 5 | British Columbia | $-6,631 |
| 6 | New Brunswick | $-7,444 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $-8,460 |
| 8 | Nova Scotia | $-11,267 |
| 9 | Quebec | $-11,915 |
| 10 | Prince Edward Island | $-13,032 |
Interest as a share of government expense, 2024/25 (2024/25)
Saskatchewan ranks 7 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Interest as a share of government expense, 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ontario | 7.3% |
| 5 | New Brunswick | 5.8% |
| 6 | Prince Edward Island | 5.2% |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | 5.1% |
| 8 | Alberta | 4.9% |
| 9 | British Columbia | 4.6% |
| 10 | Nova Scotia | 4.6% |
Grants from other levels of government as a share of revenue, 2024/25 (2024/25)
Saskatchewan ranks 12 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Grants from other levels of government as a share of revenue, 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nova Scotia | 34.6% |
| 8 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 25.5% |
| 9 | Quebec | 17.9% |
| 10 | British Columbia | 17.6% |
| 11 | Ontario | 17.4% |
| 12 | Saskatchewan | 17.2% |
| 13 | Alberta | 14.3% |
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Sources
- Statistics Canada: Table 10-10-0017-01: Canadian government finance statistics for the provincial and territorial governments (Web Data Service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1ced6a105cfe…)
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