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‘Ireland and Northern Ireland - A joint census publication 2021-2022’ will be published at 11:00 am on 2 July 2025.

This collaborative release, produced by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and NISRA, will present comprehensive census data for both Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Census 2021 public microdata teaching sample for Northern Ireland

A public microdata teaching sample from Census 2021 is now available for Northern Ireland!

This dataset includes a 1% sample of individual census records, carefully anonymised to remove any identifying information. It’s a valuable resource for anyone teaching or learning about statistics, social sciences, or population studies.

  • Published: 16 January 2025
  • Who can use it? Anyone – it’s free and open to all!

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Last updated: 04 June 2025

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  • Census 2021 outputs and dissemination webinars

    Published 13 October 2023
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