CRS Points for Age

Last updated: October 26, 2026

Age is worth up to 110 CRS points, the single biggest factor after education and language. Points are highest from 20 to 29, then drop every year. Here's the full table and what it means for your timing. See your own score →

CRS age points table

Age	Single	With spouse	Lost vs. previous year (single)
17 or under	0	0	—
18	99	90	—
19	105	95	—
20–29	110	100	—
30	105	95	−5
31	99	90	−6
32	94	85	−5
33	88	80	−6
34	83	75	−5
35	77	70	−6
36	72	65	−5
37	66	60	−6
38	61	55	−5
39	55	50	−6
40	50	45	−5
41	39	35	−11
42	28	25	−11
43	17	15	−11
44	6	5	−11
45 or older	0	0	−6

Data · CRS age points (single)

From 40 to 44, every birthday costs 11 points

Age 20–29110
Age 3294
Age 3577
Age 3861
Age 4050
Age 4139
Age 4228
Age 4317
Age 446
Age 450

Points peak at 110 from age 20 to 29, then fall each year to 0 at 45. Source: IRCC, Comprehensive Ranking System criteria.

How age changes a real score

Same profile (single, master's degree, CLB 9, 3 years of foreign experience), different ages:

Age	CRS score
25–29	469
30	464
32	453
35	436
38	420
40	409
44	365
45+	359

Between 29 and 35 this candidate loses 33 points. That can be the difference between an invitation and waiting.

Timing tips

Your age locks on the day you get your ITA, not when you submit your application.
If a birthday is close, create or update your profile early and finish your language test and ECA first.
Your profile recalculates automatically on your birthday, so check your score the next day.
After 40, points drop by 11 a year, so prioritise fast wins: a language retest, French or a provincial nomination.

Over 40? You can still be invited

Older candidates can make up for lost age points with high language scores, Canadian experience, a provincial nomination (+600), French, or by qualifying for category-based draws. See 12 ways to increase your CRS score.

FAQ

At what age do CRS points start to drop?

Age points are at their maximum from 20 to 29. They drop at 30 (110 to 105 for single candidates) and fall faster each year after, reaching 0 at age 45.

Is my CRS age locked when I get an ITA?

Yes. Your age points are fixed at your age on the date you receive an invitation to apply, even if you have a birthday before you submit your application.

Can I immigrate through Express Entry after 45?

Yes. You get 0 age points from 45, but you can still be invited with strong language, education and Canadian experience points, a provincial nomination, or through category-based draws.

Source: IRCC, CRS criteria. More factors: education · language · work experience · spouse · French · full CRS score chart