The next census in Northern Ireland will be in 2021.
The census collects information every 10 years about people and households in Northern Ireland. It is used by central and local government, health authorities and many other organisations to plan and provide future services.
Related statistics
2011 Census
Information on the 2011 Census in Northern Ireland, including how to access the data and supporting documents.
2001 and earlier censuses
This section relates to Northern Ireland census reports since 1926. Most publications were produced on paper and are only available online as a PDF document.
Most recent documents
Neighbourhood Statistics 
Contacts for Census
Census Customer Services
Colby House
Stranmillis Court
BELFAST
BT9 5RR
Stranmillis Court
BELFAST
BT9 5RR
Email: census@nisra.gov.uk
Telephone: 028 9025 5156
What we do
Census Customer Services provide information and advice about the 2011 and earlier censuses, for example:
- availability of census products
- definitions of census terms
- requests for commissioned output