Population and household estimates

These first results from Census 2021 provide the usual resident population and number of households in Northern Ireland.

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)

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  • 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

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This release comprised person and household estimates for Data Zones, Super Data Zones, and District Electoral Areas in Northern Ireland.