Economy, jobs and prices in Saskatchewan, Canada: official figures
The economy of Saskatchewan (gross domestic product at market prices) was worth $112.8 billion in 2024, 3.6% of Canada's $3.11 trillion; 5th largest of 13 provinces and territories. In current prices it was unchanged on 2023.
How fast is the economy of Saskatchewan growing?
After adjusting for inflation (chained 2017 dollars), real GDP in Saskatchewan grew 3.0% in 2024, against 2.0% for Canada; 5th fastest-growing of 13 provinces and territories. Over the ten years since 2014 it changed by +12.1%.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyDid the economy of Saskatchewan grow in 2025?
Real GDP at basic prices in Saskatchewan, from the industry accounts, grew 2.2% in 2025; 5th fastest-growing of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the GDP per capita of Saskatchewan?
Dividing 2024 GDP by the population on 1 July 2024 (1,245,196) gives $90,619 of output per resident, against $75,519 for Canada; 5th highest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much do households in Saskatchewan spend?
Household spending in Saskatchewan came to $39,729 per resident in 2024 (Canada: $40,837); 6th lowest of 13 provinces and territories. Final consumption spending by governments was equal to 19.8% of GDP (2nd lowest share of 13 provinces and territories; Canada: 21.4%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much does Saskatchewan export?
Exports of goods and services to other countries from Saskatchewan were worth $44.9 billion in 2024, equal to 39.8% of its GDP; 4th highest share of 13 provinces and territories. Exports to other provinces and territories came to $25.8 billion.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Saskatchewan?
In 2022, the largest industry in Saskatchewan's economy was mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (29.4% of GDP at basic prices), followed by agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10.6%) and real estate and rental and leasing (7.8%). The public sector as a whole accounted for 15.0%.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow important are mining, oil and manufacturing in Saskatchewan?
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction made up 29.4% of GDP in Saskatchewan in 2022 (4th highest of 13 provinces and territories), and manufacturing 6.7% (6th lowest of 13 provinces and territories).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Saskatchewan?
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 5.4% in September 2026 (seasonally adjusted), down 0.6 percentage points from 6.0% a year earlier and against 5.5% in September 2024; 2nd lowest of 10 provinces. The Canadian rate was 6.5%.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow many people are employed in Saskatchewan?
In September 2026, 622,100 people in Saskatchewan were employed and 35,700 unemployed, out of a labour force of 657,700. Employment was up 0.4% on a year earlier (3rd slowest growth of 10 provinces; Canada: up 0.5%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the average weekly wage in Saskatchewan?
Employees in Saskatchewan earned an average of $1,325.24 a week including overtime in July 2026 (seasonally adjusted, preliminary), up 4.4% on a year earlier; 7th highest of 13 provinces and territories. The Canadian average was $1,347.14 (up 3.2%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow many payroll jobs are there in Saskatchewan?
Employers in Saskatchewan had 535,308 employees on their payrolls in July 2026, up 3.2% on a year earlier; 3rd fastest growth of 13 provinces and territories (Canada: up 1.1%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the median household income in Saskatchewan?
The median total income of economic families and people living alone or with non-relatives in Saskatchewan was $85,600 in 2024, against $86,000 for Canada; 7th highest of 13 provinces and territories. In constant 2024 dollars it was up 0.8% on 2023.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the median after-tax income in Saskatchewan?
After income tax, the median income of families and unattached individuals in Saskatchewan was $75,500 in 2024 (Canada: $75,500); 7th highest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the median family income in Saskatchewan?
Economic families of two or more people in Saskatchewan had a median total income of $120,600 in 2024 (Canada: $125,600); 6th lowest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the average income in Saskatchewan?
Average total income of families and unattached individuals in Saskatchewan was $110,100 in 2024, 28.6% above the median (Canada: average $115,000, 33.7% above the median).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyWhat is the inflation rate in Saskatchewan?
Consumer prices in Saskatchewan were up 3.3% in the 12 months to September 2026, against 3.1% for Canada and 2.6% in the 12 months to September 2025; 5th lowest of 13 provinces and territories.
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much have prices risen in Saskatchewan?
Averaged over 2025, the Consumer Price Index for Saskatchewan rose 2.1% (Canada: 2.1%); 6th highest of 13 provinces and territories. Between 2015 and 2025 prices rose 26.7% in total (Canada: 29.7%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow fast are food and housing costs rising in Saskatchewan?
In the 12 months to September 2026, food prices in Saskatchewan were up 2.6% (Canada: up 2.2%) and shelter costs, which include rent, mortgage interest and utilities, were up 2.4% (Canada: up 1.8%); shelter inflation was 4th lowest of 12 provinces and territories.
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Transportation prices, including vehicles, fuel and public transit, were up 9.4% in Saskatchewan in the 12 months to September 2026 (Canada: up 8.4%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow much did housing costs rise in Saskatchewan in 2025?
Averaged over 2025, shelter costs in Saskatchewan rose 3.4% (Canada: 3.0%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow Saskatchewan compares with other provinces
Gross domestic product, 2024 (current prices) (2024)
Saskatchewan ranks 5 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross domestic product, 2024 (current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Quebec | $616.8 billion |
| 3 | Alberta | $473.9 billion |
| 4 | British Columbia | $429.1 billion |
| 5 | Saskatchewan | $112.8 billion |
| 6 | Manitoba | $96.1 billion |
| 7 | Nova Scotia | $65.3 billion |
| 8 | New Brunswick | $48.3 billion |
GDP per resident, 2024 (GDP / population on 1 July) (2024)
Saskatchewan ranks 5 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | GDP per resident, 2024 (GDP / population on 1 July) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northwest Territories | $113,155 |
| 3 | Alberta | $96,686 |
| 4 | Yukon | $91,207 |
| 5 | Saskatchewan | $90,619 |
| 6 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $77,455 |
| 7 | British Columbia | $75,821 |
| 8 | Ontario | $74,394 |
Real GDP growth, 2024 (chained 2017 dollars) (2024)
Saskatchewan ranks 5 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2024 (chained 2017 dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Prince Edward Island | 3.8% |
| 3 | Nova Scotia | 3.1% |
| 4 | Alberta | 3.0% |
| 5 | Saskatchewan | 3.0% |
| 6 | New Brunswick | 2.7% |
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.7% |
| 8 | Quebec | 1.7% |
Real GDP growth at basic prices, 2025 (2025)
Saskatchewan ranks 5 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth at basic prices, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Prince Edward Island | 2.8% |
| 3 | Alberta | 2.7% |
| 4 | Nova Scotia | 2.3% |
| 5 | Saskatchewan | 2.2% |
| 6 | British Columbia | 2.0% |
| 7 | New Brunswick | 2.0% |
| 8 | Manitoba | 1.3% |
Unemployment rate, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted) (September 2026)
Saskatchewan ranks 9 of 10, highest first. Provinces only: territorial estimates are three-month moving averages from a separate survey design.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ontario | 7.0% |
| 5 | British Columbia | 6.4% |
| 6 | Alberta | 6.4% |
| 7 | Nova Scotia | 6.3% |
| 8 | Quebec | 6.0% |
| 9 | Saskatchewan | 5.4% |
| 10 | Manitoba | 5.0% |
Labour force participation rate, September 2026 (September 2026)
Saskatchewan ranks 3 of 10, highest first. Provinces only.
| Rank | Region | Labour force participation rate, September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberta | 68.9% |
| 2 | Prince Edward Island | 66.6% |
| 3 | Saskatchewan | 66.5% |
| 4 | Manitoba | 66.4% |
| 5 | Ontario | 64.6% |
| 6 | British Columbia | 64.6% |
| 7 | Quebec | 63.7% |
Average weekly earnings, July 2026 (all employees, seasonally adjusted) (July 2026)
Saskatchewan ranks 7 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average weekly earnings, July 2026 (all employees, seasonally adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Alberta | $1,399.61 |
| 5 | Ontario | $1,391.19 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $1,356.78 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $1,325.24 |
| 8 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $1,317.98 |
| 9 | Quebec | $1,279.96 |
| 10 | New Brunswick | $1,261.88 |
Change in payroll employment, 12 months to July 2026 (July 2026)
Saskatchewan ranks 3 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Change in payroll employment, 12 months to July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunavut | 6.6% |
| 2 | Yukon | 5.1% |
| 3 | Saskatchewan | 3.2% |
| 4 | New Brunswick | 2.7% |
| 5 | Alberta | 2.1% |
| 6 | Manitoba | 2.1% |
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 1.1% |
Median total income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 (2024)
Saskatchewan ranks 7 of 13, highest first. In 2024 constant dollars.
| Rank | Region | Median total income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Alberta | $96,600 |
| 5 | Ontario | $90,200 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $85,700 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $85,600 |
| 8 | Manitoba | $81,900 |
| 9 | Quebec | $79,000 |
| 10 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $77,300 |
Median after-tax income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 (2024)
Saskatchewan ranks 7 of 13, highest first. In 2024 constant dollars.
| Rank | Region | Median after-tax income, economic families and persons not in an economic family, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Alberta | $85,300 |
| 5 | Ontario | $79,500 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $75,800 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $75,500 |
| 8 | Manitoba | $72,000 |
| 9 | Quebec | $68,800 |
| 10 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $68,000 |
Median total income of economic families (two or more people), 2024 (2024)
Saskatchewan ranks 8 of 13, highest first. In 2024 constant dollars.
| Rank | Region | Median total income of economic families (two or more people), 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ontario | $130,700 |
| 6 | British Columbia | $128,400 |
| 7 | Quebec | $120,800 |
| 8 | Saskatchewan | $120,600 |
| 9 | Manitoba | $113,600 |
| 10 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $112,600 |
| 11 | Prince Edward Island | $110,600 |
Consumer price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 (September 2026)
Saskatchewan ranks 9 of 13, highest first. Territories: the capital city index (Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit).
| Rank | Region | Consumer price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Northwest Territories | 4.7% |
| 7 | Manitoba | 4.4% |
| 8 | Alberta | 3.6% |
| 9 | Saskatchewan | 3.3% |
| 10 | Quebec | 3.1% |
| 11 | Nunavut | 3.0% |
| 12 | British Columbia | 3.0% |
Consumer price inflation, 2025 annual average (2025)
Saskatchewan ranks 6 of 13, highest first. Territories: the capital city index (Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit).
| Rank | Region | Consumer price inflation, 2025 annual average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Quebec | 2.4% |
| 4 | Northwest Territories | 2.3% |
| 5 | British Columbia | 2.1% |
| 6 | Saskatchewan | 2.1% |
| 7 | Nova Scotia | 2.1% |
| 8 | Alberta | 2.0% |
| 9 | Ontario | 1.9% |
Shelter price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 (September 2026)
Saskatchewan ranks 9 of 12, highest first. Territories: the capital city index (Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit).
| Rank | Region | Shelter price inflation, 12 months to September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Manitoba | 4.6% |
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 4.5% |
| 8 | Quebec | 3.2% |
| 9 | Saskatchewan | 2.4% |
| 10 | British Columbia | 2.1% |
| 11 | Alberta | 0.8% |
| 12 | Ontario | 0.3% |
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Sources
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