Population in Northern Ireland continues to grow
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New official accredited statistics published 11/09/2025, by NISRA statisticians in the Department of Finance reveal that Northern Ireland's population continues to rise. Northern Ireland's population on 30 June 2024 was 1,927,900, the population increased by 7,500 people or 0.4 per cent between mid-2023 and mid-2024.
Population statistics are used to allocate public funds to the Northern Ireland Executive through the Barnett formula. Population estimates are also widely used by Northern Ireland government departments for the planning of services, such as health and education.
Key findings
- Northern Ireland population grows to 1.93 million in mid-2024.
- By mid-2024, over one in six people in Northern Ireland were aged 65 and over.
- Higher improvement in survival rates among males than females at older ages in recent years.
- Net migration is the main driver of population growth.
- The Northern Ireland population continues to age.
About this publication
This bulletin contains further information on:
- population estimates for Northern Ireland.
- population estimates for areas within Northern Ireland.
- the age structure of Northern Ireland's population.
- population aged 85 and over.
- where do migrants come from and go to?
Further information
For the full HTML version of the report please visit: 2024 Mid-year Population Estimates for Northern Ireland
For the publication page and associated tables please visit: 2024 Mid-Year Population Estimates for Northern Ireland and Estimates of the Population Aged 85 and Over for Northern Ireland, 2024 (and 2001 to 2023 revised) | Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency