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The Transformation of Labour Market Statistics in Northern Ireland

NISRA is transforming the labour force survey (LFS) and labour market statistics for Northern Ireland, in parallel with the ONS's work on transforming the LFS for GB.
This page provides access to supporting information and guidance documentation aimed at helping users familiarise themselves with the ongoing transformation work. In keeping with best practice, it will be updated at key points as the project develops.

Current Update

Published on 21st July 2025

The latest update on the transformation of Labour Market Statistics in NI can be found at Labour Market Statistics update - July 2025.

 

Previous Updates

Published on 10th April 2025

An update on the transformation of Labour Market Statistics in NI can be found at Labour Market Statistics update – April 2025.

Published on 24th January 2025

An update on the transformation of Labour Market Statistics in NI can be found in the Labour Market Statistics newsletter – January 2025.

Published on 10th April 2024

An update on the transformation of Labour Market Statistics in NI can be found in the Labour Market Statistics user information paper - April 2024.  In addition, the LFS & LMS Mapping Document - April 2024 was published, which compares the LMS questionnaire variables to the LFS and highlights differences and similarities between them.

Published on 21st March 2024

The 2023 Labour Market User Group was held on the 15th November 2023 and gave an update on the project at that time. The presentation is available at the following link: Labour Market User Group 2023.

 

Contact Us

If, on reading any of our updates and associated documentation, you have any queries regarding NISRA’s work in this space we would love to hear from you.  Equally, should this be new to you and you would like your contact details to be added to our mailing list please do let us know. All queries should be sent to: Labourmarketstatistics@nisra.gov.uk.

NISRA is very grateful for the ongoing support of the general public in completing our labour market surveys. Your participation ensures that your particular labour market circumstances are represented in the key labour market statistics that we produce, which are integral to informing the monitoring and development of economic policy and decision making within Government.

Last updated: 21 July 2025

Related to The Transformation of Labour Market Statistics in Northern Ireland

Publications

  • Labour Force Survey Transformation in Northern Ireland - User Update July 2025

    Published 21 July 2025
  • Labour Force Survey Transformation in Northern Ireland - User Guidance

    Published 10 April 2024
  • Labour Market Statistics User Group 2023

    Published 21 March 2024
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