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The Population of Northern Ireland

Overview

In June 2008 it is estimated there were 1.775 million people living in Northern Ireland; with 21.5% being children (aged under 16) and 16.7% being of state pension age. During 2008 just over 25,000 babies were born in Northern Ireland and just under 15,000 people died. The fastest growing areas within the province are Craigavon, Dungannon and Newry and Mourne Local Government Districts. It is projected that the Northern Ireland population will reach 1.8 million by 2011.

More information

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.

Other key publications

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

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