The population estimates in the 24 May 2022 release were published rounded to the nearest 100 because at that time the dataset was still being subjected to a number of final statistical procedures. The statistics in ‘Census 2021 main statistics for Northern Ireland (phase 1)’ reflect the final database.
Release: Census 2021 population and household estimates for Northern Ireland
Publication date: 24 May 2022 (rounded)
Published data
Related information
- Read the statistical bulletin that accompanied this release
- Our scrollytelling article shows how the population of Northern Ireland has changed over time
- For further supporting information, including a quality assurance report, visit the release page
- Find census outputs definitions for terms used in this release
- We answer some frequently asked questions from this release
Release contents
- population of Northern Ireland by age and sex
- household and communal establishment population of Northern Ireland
- number of households for Northern Ireland
Additional release
Census 2021 person and household estimates for Data Zones in Northern Ireland
Publication date: 21 February 2023
Published data
Related information
- Our census area explorer application has been updated with data from this release
- Read our information papers to find out how Data Zones and Super Data Zones have been developed, and how other Northern Ireland geographies can be approximated
- Users can download digital boundaries for:
Release contents
This release comprised person and household estimates for Data Zones, Super Data Zones, and District Electoral Areas in Northern Ireland.