Census 2021 update

Census 2021 general report is now available.

Latest publication

Today, 19 December 2024, saw the publication of the Census 2021 general report.

This report 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.

Upcoming release

The Census 2021 public microdata teaching file for Northern Ireland will be 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.

Things you might have missed

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.

Census 2021 origin-destination data for Northern Ireland

Census 2021 origin-destination data for Northern Ireland were published at 9.30 am on 9 July 2024.

Data includes Census 2021 estimates showing the movement of people from one location to another to migrate or work.

Keeping up to date

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