Date published:
Statistics:
2011 and earlier censuses,
1926 Census
Statistical commentary relating to the 1926 Census results.
Northern Ireland: A Century of Change in Statistics
The year 2026 marks a century since the first census of Northern Ireland was conducted on 18 April 1926.
To mark this centenary, a high-level comparison between the 1926 Census and Census 2021 (held on 21 March 2021), has been produced. The report offers insights into how Northern Ireland has evolved over the century.
Related information
- Explore 1926 Census data on the NISRA data portal
- Access the original reports, and data tables from the 1926 Census general report