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ALT Line chart showing Northern Ireland's population from 2000 to 2025. The population increased steadily from around 1.68 million in 2000 to 1.93 million in 2025. Growth slowed in recent years, with the population largely unchanged at 1.93 million between 2024 and 2025
ALT Line chart showing annual population growth in Northern Ireland from 2000 to 2025. Population growth increased during the mid-2000s, peaking at 1.07% in 2007, before generally declining over time. Growth slowed to 0.03% in 2025, the lowest positive growth rate shown on the chart.
ALT Flow diagram showing components of population change between 2024 and 2025. Northern Ireland's population increased from 1,927,900 to 1,928,400. Natural change added 1,400 people, net migration reduced the population by 800 people, and other changes reduced the population by 100 people. Natural change was the sole driver of population growth in 2025.
ALT Line chart showing annual net population change in Northern Ireland from the early 2000s to 2025, split into natural change, migration and overall change. Natural change remained positive throughout the series but fell to its lowest level in 2025. Migration became negative in 2025 for the first time since 2021, contributing to a marked slowdown in overall population growth.
ALT Population pyramid comparing Northern Ireland's age structure in 2015 and 2025 for males and females. The chart shows an ageing population, with larger numbers of people in older age groups in 2025 than in 2015, particularly among those aged 60 and over. Younger age groups remain relatively stable or decline slightly, while the population at older ages expands.
ALT Bar chart showing population growth in Northern Ireland between 2015 and 2025. The population aged 85 and over increased by 24.0%, compared with 4.0% growth for the overall population. The population aged 90 and over increased by 23.1% and the population aged 100 and over increased by 8.0%, highlighting faster growth among older age groups.
ALT World Maritime Day. The total tonnage through Northern Ireland ports in 2024 was 28.4 million tonnes, an increase of 2.1% from the previous year.
ALT Legal Aid 2025/26. 60 Firms (18%) received nearly two-thirds of solicitor profit costs (£32.3m). 39 Barristers (8%) received over one-third of counsel profit costs (£15.4m).
ALT Northern Ireland Construction Output decreased by 1.7% over the quarter and increased by 3.5% over the year in Quarter 2 2026.
ALT The Northern Ireland Composite Economic Index (NICEI) for Q2 2026 shows: an increase of 1.0% quarter on quarter; an increase of 2.3% year on year and an increase of 2.0% when most recent 4 quarters compared to the previous 4 quarters.
ALT Post-prison mortality in Northern Ireland, 2011–2021. The research examines mortality among people released from prison in Northern Ireland during the study period.
ALT Image of people in an office with caption: NISRA is recruiting Deputy Principal Statistician, salary £47,304-£49,515 (under review). Closing date for applications: Friday 25 September 2026.
ALT We Are Recruiting! Deputy Principal Statisticians. Salary starts at £47,304 (under review). Lead analytical teams and deliver statistics and research that support evidence-based decision-making across government. To apply... Visit the NICS Recruitment website.
ALT Publishing this week. People and Communities, 2025 Mid-Year Population Estimates for Northern Ireland, including Estimates of the Population Aged 85, Deaths Registered in Northern Ireland - Week ending 18 September 2026, Post-prison mortality in Northern Ireland: 2011-2021. Work, Pay and Benefits, Working and workless households in Northern Ireland: April to June 2026. Business, Economy and Trade, Northern Ireland Composite Economic Index (NICEI) Quarter 2 2026, Northern Ireland Construction Bulletin: 1 April to 30 June 2026. Subject to revision.
ALT Publishing this week. Crime and Justice, Anti-social behaviour incidents in Northern Ireland, period ending 31 August 2026, Police recorded crime in Northern Ireland, period ending 31 August 2026, Utilisation of Legal Aid in Northern Ireland: Annual Statistics to March 2026, Motoring offences statistics in Northern Ireland to 31 July 2026, Police recorded injury road traffic collisions and casualties Northern Ireland monthly report to 31 July 2026. Transport, Environment and Climate Change, Continuous Household Survey Heat and Insulation Results 2025/26, DfI Driver, Vehicle, Operator and Enforcement Statistics - 2026-27 - Quarter 1. Subject to revision.
ALT Join NISRA as a Deputy Principal Statistician. Salary: £47,304 - £49,515 (under review). Closing date for applications: Friday 25th September 2026.
ALT Summary of Q2 2026 NI Retail Sales Index: a decrease of 1.0% quarter on quarter; a decrease of 2.0% year on year and an increase of 1.3% when most recent 4 quarters compared to the previous 4 quarters.
ALT Summary of Q2 2026 NI Index of Production: an increase of 2.9% quarter on quarter; an increase of 7.8% year on year; and an increase of 5.3% when the most recent 4 quarters are compared to the previous 4 quarters.
ALT Summary of Q2 2026 NI Index of Services: an increase of 0.8% quarter on quarter; an increase of 0.7% year on year and an increase of 0.9% when most recent 4 quarters compared to the previous 4 quarters.
ALT Top 10% of earners in the Northern Ireland Civil Service are paid £61,673 or more in March 2026.
ALT 84.0 million public transport journeys in 2025-26 68.1 million bus passenger journeys in 2025-26 15.9 million rail passenger journeys in 2025-26 Source: - Public Transport Statistics Northern Ireland 2025-26
ALT Line chart showing the number of payrolled employees in NI, August 2016 to August 2026. The total number of payrolled employees in NI in August 2026 was 819,200.
ALT Line chart showing the rolling twelve-month total of confirmed redundancies in NI, 2016 to 2026. The most recent total of confirmed redundancies was 1,360.