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1991 Census

The census in Northern Ireland was taken on 21-22 April 1991.

Reports from the 1991 census in Northern Ireland are available to download.

A number of tables from the 1991 Census are also available to download.

New for 1991

Headcount and household estimate tables are available for District Electoral Area (2014) and Local Government District (2014):

  • Age by Four Broad Age Bands, Sex
  • Occupied Households, Average Household Size
  • Female usual residents by age, economic activity and number of dependent children in household
  • Country of birth (full detail) by sex

Last updated: 06 May 2025

Related to 1991 Census

Publications

  • 1991 Census - Country of birth (full detail) by sex

    Published 27 January 2025
  • 1991 Census - Female usual residents by age, economic activity and number of dependent children in household

    Published 14 June 2024
  • 1991 Census - Headcount and Household Estimates

    Published 27 September 2017
  • 1991 Census - Tables

    Published 02 March 2006
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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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