Mid-Year Population Estimates

Mid-year population estimates relate to the population on 30th June each year. Using the cohort component methodology, the population is aged on each year with an adjustment made for births, deaths and migration since the previous year.

Updated Population Estimates 2001-2011

As of 30th April 2013:
The mid-2001 to mid-2011 population estimates at the Northern Ireland level have now been revised to take into account the 2011 Census results.
These Northern Ireland level estimates are available below.

Sub-national population estimates are currently still based on the 2001 Census.
Revised mid-2001 to mid-2011 population estimates at sub-national level (Local Government District (LGD), NUTSIII areas, Health Trusts (HSCT), Health Boards (HSSB) and Education & Library Boards (ELB)) are planned for June/July 2013.
Mid-2012 population estimates, based on the 2011 Census, are also planned to be released at this time.

Revised 2001-2011 Mid-Year Population Estimates (2011 Census-Based)

Population and Migration Estimates Northern Ireland (Rebased 2001-2011) - Statistical Report (PDF)

Population and Migration Estimates Northern Ireland - Methodolgy (PDF)

Geographical coverage	Available	Time period	Microsoft Excel (.xls) format
Northern Ireland	Home Population and Components of Change (Rebased 2001-2011)	2011	Download
Northern Ireland	Home Population by sex & single year of age (Rebased 2001-2011)	1961 to 2011	Download
Northern Ireland	Home Population by sex & five year age bands (Rebased 2001-2011)	1961 to 2011	Download

2001 Census-based mid-year population estimates and related publications can be found on
Historical Mid-Year Population Estimate Publications

Sub-National Mid Year Population Estimates*