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Census 2021 main statistics sexual orientation tables

Date published: 21 March 2023

Statistics: Census 2021,  Census 2021 results,  Main statistics

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

This theme provides estimates for sexual orientation, including a breakdown by broad age bands.

Data are available for Northern Ireland and the 11 Local Government Districts. The full detail table is available for Northern Ireland. MS-C04 Sexual orientation - basic detail includes data on settlement and electoral ward geographies– download all main statistics tables available at settlement and electoral ward geographies.

This page was last updated on 30 November 2023.

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Documents

  • MS-C01 Sexual orientation Microsoft Excel (156 KB)
  • MS-C02 Sexual orientation by broad age bands Microsoft Excel (160 KB)
  • MS-C03 Sexual orientation - full detail Microsoft Excel (155 KB)
  • MS-C04 Sexual orientation - basic detail [NEW] Microsoft Excel (248 KB)

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