Census

Information, publications and statistics relating to the decennial Census of Population and Housing in Northern Ireland.

The census happens only once every 10 years. It gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in Northern Ireland.

NISRA is looking ahead to Census 2031, with early planning already underway to shape how it will be delivered.

Census 2031

Find information about our plans for Census 2031.

Census 2021

Information on Census 2021 in Northern Ireland.

2011 and earlier censuses

Find information and reports from the 2011 Census and earlier.

Find the census data you need

Explore Northern Ireland census data with ease - ideal for researchers, students, policymakers, and anyone curious about local insights.

Publications

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Contacts

Census Customer Services

Contact us

If you have questions about census statistics from Census 2021 or earlier, our Census Customer Services team is here to help. You can reach us by:

Email: census@nisra.gov.uk
Phone: 028 9025 5156

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed on public, bank and all Northern Ireland government holidays

Services we provide

Our team offers expert guidance and information on a range of census-related topics, including:

availability of census data and products
definitions and explanations of census terminology
requests for commissioned outputs

Media enquiries

Journalists and media professionals with questions about the census in Northern Ireland should contact the Department of Finance Press Office.

Stay informed

To receive the latest updates and news about the census, we encourage you to join our mailing list.

How to subscribe

Simply send an email to census@nisra.gov.uk with 'SUBSCRIBE' in the subject line.

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