Northern Ireland Demographic
Latest official statistics for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland, home to 1,925,972 residents with a density of 141 people per km².The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 6.4% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 40 years (-0.7 below) the UK average of 40.7.
Population1,925,972▲ 7,493 (0.4%)
Area13,474 km²
Density141
Median Age40-0.7 on UK avg age
Female973,12350.5%
Male930,05248.3%
Births18,6111.0%
Deaths17,9610.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 6.4%
Religion share in Northern Ireland
Ethnic official statistics in Northern Ireland
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.5% |
Asian | 1.7% |
Mixed | 0.8% |
Black | 0.6% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Northern Ireland
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 43.5% |
Never Married | 40.2% |
Divorced | 6% |
Widowed | 6% |
Separated | 4.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Northern Ireland
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 68% |
Private Rented | 16.4% |
Social Rented | 13% |
Rent Free | 1.7% |
Shared Ownership | 0.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Northern Ireland
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 11.5% |
Disabled Limited | 12.8% |
Not Disabled | 75.7% |
| Total | 100% |