Census 2011 - Population and Household Estimates for Northern Ireland

Phase one of the first release from the 2011 Census is now available (Released 16 July 2012), please see details below:-

• Press Release

• Statistics Bulletin for First Release

• Population Report for First Release

• Table 1 - Population at Census Day 2011: Usually Resident Population by single year of age and sex for Northern Ireland

• Table 2 - All Usual Residents: Households and Average Household size

• Population Pyramids - 1911 to 2011

• Quality Assurance Report for First Release

• Methodology Overview for First Release

• Definitions for First Release

• Frequently Asked Questions

Phase two of the first release from the 2011 Census is currently scheduled for September 2012, and will include usually resident census population estimates for Northern Ireland at Local Government District (LGD), Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT) and Education and Library Board (ELB) level, by single year of age and sex.

Please see the Output Prospectus for more information.

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