1926 Census - Reports
Date published:
Statistics:
2011 and earlier censuses,
1926 Census
Discover insights from Northern Ireland’s 1926 Census reports.
Explore the original census reports
The reports include:
- Preliminary report – Early findings from the census
- General report – A comprehensive overview of population and housing
- County reports – Detailed statistics for each county (Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone)
- County Borough reports – Detailed statistics for major urban areas (Belfast, Londonderry)
- Topographical index – A detailed reference of place names and administrative divisions
- Questionnaire – A copy of the form used to collect data during the census
Each report is available in PDF format.
Access the data
The data tables in the 1926 Census general report and the County and County Borough reports have now been digitised and provided in excel format.
Statistical report
To mark the centenary of the 1926 Census, a high‑level comparison has been produced between the 1926 Census and the 2021 Census.
Documents
- 1926 Census Preliminary Report
- 1926 Census General Report
- 1926 Census General Report - Data Tables
- 1926 Census County Antrim Report
- 1926 Census County Antrim Report - Data Tables
- 1926 Census County Armagh Report
- 1926 Census County Armagh Report - Data Tables
- 1926 Census Belfast County Borough Report
- 1926 Census Belfast County Borough Report - Data Tables
- 1926 Census County Down Report
- 1926 Census County Down Report - Data Tables
- 1926 Census County Fermanagh Report
- 1926 Census County Fermanagh Report - Data Tables
- 1926 Census Londonderry County and County Borough Report
- 1926 Census Londonderry County and County Borough Report - Data Tables
- 1926 Census County Tyrone Report
- 1926 Census County Tyrone Report - Data Tables
- 1926 Census Topographical Index
- 1926 Census Questionnaire