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Census 2021 main statistics ethnicity tables

Date published: 22 September 2022

Statistics: Census 2021,  Census 2021 results,  Main statistics

Download the main statistics ethnicity tables from the 2021 Census in Northern Ireland.

This theme provides estimates for ethnic group.

Data are available for Northern Ireland and the 11 Local Government Districts. The full detail table is available for Northern Ireland. Selected tables have been updated to include settlement and electoral ward data – download all main statistics tables available at settlement and electoral ward geographies.

This page was last updated on 30 November 2023.

View other main statistics tables by theme:

  • demography – age and sex
  • demography – country of birth
  • demography – passports held
  • demography – household relationships
  • identity
  • language
  • religion
  • sexual orientation
  • health, disability and unpaid care
  • housing and accommodation
  • communal establishments
  • qualifications
  • labour market
  • travel to work or study
  • migration

Download all main statistics tables.

Search all published census data using our Census 2021 table lookup.

Documents

  • MS-B01 Ethnic group [UPDATED] Microsoft Excel (339 KB)
  • MS-B02 Ethnic group - full detail Microsoft Excel (157 KB)
  • MS-B04 Multiple ethnic groups Microsoft Excel (161 KB)
  • MS-B26 Ethnic group by broad age bands Microsoft Excel (174 KB)

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Last updated: 03 March 2025

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