Census 2021 update

Census 2021 public microdata teaching sample for Northern Ireland is now available.

Latest publication

The Census 2021 public microdata teaching sample for Northern Ireland was published at 9.30am on 16 January 2025.

It is a 1% sample of individual records from Census 2021 with no identifying information and available to all for teaching of statistics and social sciences.

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Census 2021 general report

The Census 2021 general report was published on 19 December 2024 and provides a comprehensive overview of the ten-year census cycle, covering all phases from initial consultations, legislative and planning efforts, to field operations, data processing activities, and the subsequent production and distribution of results. It also highlights important lessons learned throughout the process.

Census 2021 alternative populations for Northern Ireland

Census 2021 alternative populations for Northern Ireland were published at 9.30 am on 8 August 2024.

Data includes Census 2021 estimates showing people counted at their daytime and workplace locations.

Keeping up to date

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