Latest Results (Quarter 1 2026) - Published 18 June 2026
Headline results
The NI IOP increased by 2.1% over the quarter (January - March) and by 7.6% over the year.
The UK IOP increased by 0.2% over the quarter and by 0.1% over the year.
When the most recent four quarters are compared to the previous four quarters, the NI production sector increased by 4.3% while the UK production sector decreased by 0.3%.
The NI IOP is 10.3% above the pre-pandemic level seen in Quarter 4 2019, while the UK IOP remains 7.0% below its Quarter 4 2019 level.
Over the quarter, the increase in NI production output was driven by a rise in three main sectors - Manufacturing (1.6%), Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (6.1%) and Mining and quarrying (10.4%). This was offset by a fall in Water supply, sewerage and waste management (inc. recycling) (1.5%).
Over the year the increase in NI production output was driven by a rise in three main sectors – Manufacturing (9.1%), Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (7.4%) and Mining and quarrying (1.3%). This was offset by a fall in Water supply, sewerage and waste management (inc. recycling) (6.0%).
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Current publication and tables
Index of Production Quarter 1 2026 statistical bulletin and data tables
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Historical statistical bulletins for the Index of Production (Quarter 1 2014 to Quarter 4 2021) are retained on the Index of Production - historical statistical bulletins page. Statistical bulletins from Quarter 1 2022 onwards can be found under related documents.
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