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The future of census and population statistics in Northern Ireland: NISRA recommendation

Date published: 17 June 2025

Statistics: Census,  The future of census and population statistics in Northern Ireland

On 17 June 2025, NISRA unveiled its strategic vision for the future of census and population statistics in Northern Ireland.

Explore the full document to discover how NISRA’s recommendations build on the successes of Census 2021, address the evolving challenges of modern data collection, and highlight the growing role of administrative data in enhancing the quality and efficiency of statistical outputs.

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  • The future of census and population statistics in Northern Ireland: NISRA recommendation
  • The future of census and population statistics in Northern Ireland: NISRA recommendation Adobe PDF (4 MB)

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Last updated: 17 June 2025

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