In June 2010 it is estimated there were 1.799 million people living in Northern Ireland;
with 21.2% being children (aged under 16) and 17.1% males aged 65+ and females aged 60+.
During 2010 just over 25,000 babies were born in Northern Ireland and just over 14,000 people died.
The fastest growing areas within the province are Craigavon, Dungannon, Lisburn, Magherafelt and Newry and Mourne Local Government Districts.
It is projected that the Northern Ireland population will reach 1.8 million by 2011.
Statistics on the population comes from two main sources:
1. The Registrar General's Annual Report which gives an annual overview of the Northern Ireland population.
2. The Census which gives a once in a decade detailed breakdown of the population.
Annual Population Estimates
Latest NI Birth Statistics
Latest NI Mortality Statistics
Latest NI Migration Statistics
Latest NI Population Projections
Detailed population and migration small area statistics can also be obtained from the Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service website
by clicking here
Statistical publications on this theme can be found
here
