Background

Information on consultations and the planning of the 2021 Census in Northern Ireland.

Sample copies of the Census 2021 questionnaires are available to download.

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Consultation

Information on consultations associated with the 2021 Census in Northern Ireland.

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Legislation

Information on legislation associated with the 2021 Census in Northern Ireland, includes a statement of agreement between the National Statistician and the Registrars General for Northern Ireland and Scotland.

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Census milestones

Key milestones for the successful delivery of Census 2021 in Northern Ireland. 

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UK Census data

Working with the Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland to provide census data for the UK.

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Census suppliers

Suppliers for Census 2021.

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2021 Census Proposals Document

Information on the Registrar General’s proposals for the design and conduct of the 2021 Census in Northern Ireland.

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Coverage and quality surveys

Information about the Census Coverage Survey and Census Quality Survey.

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Reports and publications

Publications detailing our research and planning.

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2019 Census Rehearsal

Further information on the planning and evaluation of the 2019 Census Rehearsal, including the rehearsal questionnaire.

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2017 Census Test

Further information on the planning and evaluation of the 2017 Census Test, including the test questionnaires.

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