Deprivation

Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measures

Measures that describe the spatial distribution of deprivation or disadvantage have been developed and used by Government and others in Northern Ireland since the 1970s.

They have played a pivotal role in both informing the targeting of resources to the most deprived areas in Northern Ireland and monitoring the spatial impact of policy interventions.

The 2017 Multiple Deprivation Measures (NIMDM2017) replace the NIMDM 2010 as the official measure of deprivation in Northern Ireland. There are currently no plans to update these Measures.

Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2017 (NIMDM2017)

The updated deprivation measures released on 23rd November 2017 replace the NIMDM 2010 as the official measure of deprivation in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2010 (NIMDM2010)

Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2005 (NIMDM2005)

The Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2005 (NIMDM2005), commissioned by NISRA, was published in May 2005.

Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2001 (NIMDM2001)

(NIMDM2001)

Last updated: 20 March 2025