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

This document helps users look at differences in the census questionnaires across the 10-year period, between 2011 and 2021.

Usage, methods and quality and revisions policy

Background information for Northern Ireland Economic Trade Statistics 

A number of commissioned tables have been published from Census 2011.

This document highlights the importance of user engagement in relation to the work carried out by the NISRA Vital Statistics Unit.

Vital Statistics User Group 2022

Download all statistical bulletins produced as part of main statistics commentary for Census 2021. 

Download the full classifications for some of the more detailed, larger variables from Census 2021.

The standard output table lookup file contains descriptions of all Census 2021 standard output tables published so far.

Download infographics from Census 2021 for each of the 11 Local Government Districts and Northern Ireland.

This short paper aims to assist users by providing information on two aspects of quality: the response rate and the item response rate.

Download the Census 2021 guidance note on use of religion question outputs.

Download the Census 2021 variables index, last updated on 8 August 2024.

Download files related to the census area explorer.

Table layouts for Census 2021 statistical releases are available to download.