Belfast Demographic
Latest official statistics for Belfast
Belfast is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in Northern Ireland, home to 348,950 residents with a density of 2,597 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 4.5% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 36.4 years (-4.3 above) the UK average.
Population348,950▲ 1,358 (0.4%)
Area133 km²
Density2,597
Median Age36.4-4.3 on UK avg age
Female179,92851.6%
Male165,49047.4%
Births3,3801.0%
Deaths3,2010.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 4.5%
Religion share in Belfast
Ethnic official statistics in Belfast
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 92.9% |
Asian | 4% |
Black | 1.3% |
Mixed | 1.2% |
Other Group | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Belfast
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Never Married | 49.8% |
Married | 33.2% |
Divorced | 6.1% |
Separated | 5.6% |
Widowed | 5.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Belfast
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 52.4% |
Social Rented | 24.8% |
Private Rented | 20% |
Rent Free | 1.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Belfast
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 14.2% |
Disabled Limited | 12.5% |
Not Disabled | 73.3% |
| Total | 100% |