The Government of Saskatchewan says the province’s population has topped 1,230,000 for the first time.

Pointing to quarterly population estimates released Wednesday by Statistics Canada, the government says there were 1,231,043 people living in Saskatchewan as of April 1, 2024 – an increase of 5,550 people over the past quarter and 30,503 people over the past year.

In a news release, Premier Scott Moe said a growing province is a sign of a strong economy that’s creating more jobs and opportunities.