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Census 2021 background

Information on consultations and the planning of the 2021 Census in Northern Ireland.

Sample copies of the Census 2021 questionnaires are available to download.

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Consultation

Information on consultations associated with the 2021 Census in Northern Ireland.

Legislation

Information on legislation associated with the 2021 Census in Northern Ireland.

Census milestones

Key milestones for the successful delivery of Census 2021 in Northern Ireland. 

UK Census data

Working with the Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland to provide census data for the UK.

Census suppliers

Suppliers for Census 2021.

2021 Census Proposals Document

Information on the Registrar General’s proposals for the design and conduct of the 2021 Census in Northern Ireland.

Coverage and quality surveys

Information about the Census Coverage Survey and Census Quality Survey.

Reports and publications

Publications detailing our research and planning.

2019 Census Rehearsal

Further information on the planning and evaluation of the 2019 Census Rehearsal, including the rehearsal questionnaire.

2017 Census Test

Further information on the planning and evaluation of the 2017 Census Test, including the test questionnaires.

Last updated: 09 May 2025

Related to Census 2021 background

Publications

  • Census 2021 outputs consultation assessment

    Published 23 August 2022
  • Census 2021 outputs consultation responses

    Published 24 March 2022
  • Demographic Statistics Advisory Group Minutes - 28 January 2022

    Published 15 March 2022
  • Demographic Statistics Advisory Group Minutes - 24 June 2021

    Published 09 November 2021
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Links

  • Official Statistics producer – Upholding Trust, Quality and Value
  • General Register Office - registration and certification of life events relating to births, deaths and marriages
  • nidirect.gov.uk – the official government website for Northern Ireland citizens
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