More people are living in Saskatchewan than ever before, as the province’s population grew to 1,174,462 as of July, according to new figures released today by Statistics Canada.

The last census conducted in the city was back in 2016 and the number of people living in Moose Jaw was 33,890. There isn't an official number for the 2019 year, however, if the population growth rate remained on par for the past several years, Moose Jaw likely has around 35,186 individuals who call the city home. 

Saskatchewan’s population has now grown in 53 consecutive quarters, increasing by more than 183,000 people during that time.

Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said a growing province creates opportunities for Saskatchewan people and provides the resources needed to support important government services.

“As we get ready to enter the 2020s, our government is planning for another decade of strong growth in Saskatchewan,” Harrison said.  “This fall, we will release a new growth plan for the new decade, with new growth targets and actions we will take to achieve those targets.”