The population estimates in the 24 May 2022 release were published rounded to the nearest 100 because at that time the dataset was still being subjected to a number of final statistical procedures. The statistics in ‘Census 2021 main statistics for Northern Ireland (phase 1)’ reflect the final database.
Release: Census 2021 population and household estimates for Northern Ireland
Publication date: 24 May 2022 (rounded)
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- Read the statistical bulletin that accompanied this release
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- We answer some frequently asked questions from this release
Release contents
- population of Northern Ireland by age and sex
- household and communal establishment population of Northern Ireland
- number of households for Northern Ireland
Additional releases
Census 2021 person and household estimates for Data Zones in Northern Ireland
Publication date: 21 February 2023
Published data
Related information
- Our census area explorer application has been updated with data from this release
- Read our information papers to find out how Data Zones and Super Data Zones have been developed, and how other Northern Ireland geographies can be approximated
- Users can download digital boundaries for:
Release contents
This release comprised person and household estimates for Data Zones, Super Data Zones, and District Electoral Areas in Northern Ireland.
Census 2021 person and household estimates for settlements
Publication date: 18 December 2023
Published data
Release contents
This table provides the person and household estimates for settlements in Northern Ireland that contain at least 50 usual residents or 20 households.
Census 2021 person and household estimates for postcodes in Northern Ireland
Publication date: 29 February 2024
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Release contents
This release includes Census 2021 estimates of usual residents, by sex, and households for unit level postcodes, postcode sectors and districts in Northern Ireland.