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Census 2021 main statistics for Northern Ireland (phase 1)

Date published: 22 September 2022

Statistics: Census 2021,  Census 2021 results,  Main statistics

These statistics contain the first phase of main statistics results from Census 2021.

Description

This phase provides estimates for a number of census topics, including passports held, ethnic group, national identity, language, and religion.

Data are available for Northern Ireland and the 11 Local Government Districts.

Find information for other Census 2021 main statistics publications.

Tables

View tables in this release:

  • demography – age and sex
  • demography – country of birth
  • demography – passports held
  • ethnicity
  • identity
  • language
  • religion
  • housing and accommodation

Download all phase 1 main statistics tables.

Search all published census data using our Census 2021 table lookup.

Useful information

Infographics are available for Local Government Districts and Northern Ireland.

Supporting information, including a list of census outputs definitions and a set of frequently asked questions, are available via our Reference materials page.

Self-service products

View key census results for Local Government Districts in Northern Ireland using our new area explorer application.

Try our Flexible Table Builder to create your own custom Census 2021 tables.

Documents

  • Statistical bulletin - demography and households Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Statistical bulletin - country of birth Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Statistical bulletin - passports held Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Statistical bulletin - national identity Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Statistical bulletin - ethnic group Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Statistical bulletin - language Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Statistical bulletin - religion Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Press release Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Census 2021 main statistics for Northern Ireland (phase 1) report Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Briefing Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Census 2021 statement about data quality Adobe PDF (54 KB)
  • Guidance note on use of religion question outputs Adobe PDF (54 KB)

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Last updated: 03 March 2025

Links

  • Official Statistics producer – Upholding Trust, Quality and Value
  • General Register Office - registration and certification of life events relating to births, deaths and marriages
  • nidirect.gov.uk – the official government website for Northern Ireland citizens
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