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| Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant | Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant |
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| Northern Ireland's population is at its highest level since it was established in 1921 | Northern Ireland's population is at its highest level since it was established in 1921 |
| The latest census figures show that for the first time there are more people from a Catholic background in Northern Ireland than Protestant. | The latest census figures show that for the first time there are more people from a Catholic background in Northern Ireland than Protestant. |
| The proportion of the resident population which is either Catholic or brought up Catholic is 45.7% compared to 43.48% Protestant. | The proportion of the resident population which is either Catholic or brought up Catholic is 45.7% compared to 43.48% Protestant. |
| The previous census, in 2011, found that 45.1% of the population were Catholic or brought up Catholic. | The previous census, in 2011, found that 45.1% of the population were Catholic or brought up Catholic. |
| It found 48.4% were from a Protestant or other Christian background. | It found 48.4% were from a Protestant or other Christian background. |
| In terms of national identity, 31.9% said they had a British-only identity, while 29.1% said Irish-only and 19.8% said Northern Irish-only. | In terms of national identity, 31.9% said they had a British-only identity, while 29.1% said Irish-only and 19.8% said Northern Irish-only. |
| Census figures detailing the religious make-up of Northern Ireland were published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) on Thursday. | Census figures detailing the religious make-up of Northern Ireland were published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) on Thursday. |
| The figures, which are being released in stages, were due to be published on Tuesday but that was delayed due to the Queen's funeral. | The figures, which are being released in stages, were due to be published on Tuesday but that was delayed due to the Queen's funeral. |
| Compared with the previous census in 2011, the proportion of people with a British-only identity has decreased. | Compared with the previous census in 2011, the proportion of people with a British-only identity has decreased. |
| Meanwhile 8% of people said they were both British and Northern Irish - up from 6.2% in 2011 | Meanwhile 8% of people said they were both British and Northern Irish - up from 6.2% in 2011 |
| The latest census was the first to be held since the UK voted in 2016 to leave the European Union. | The latest census was the first to be held since the UK voted in 2016 to leave the European Union. |
| 'A significant and historic moment' | |
| Around 60 questions were posed but in truth only one was going to grab the headlines. | |
| It's now official that those from a Catholic background for the first time in Northern Ireland's 101-year history outnumber those from a Protestant background. | |
| It is a hugely significant and historic moment, but not surprising as the population pattern has been moving in that direction for some time. | |
| In the past 20 years, the number of people from a Protestant background has dropped by more than ten per cent. | |
| A decline which has been linked to an ageing Protestant population with high mortality. | |
| By contrast, the profile of the population from a Catholic background is much younger and in the same 20-year period has risen by around three per cent. | |
| Those pushing for a border poll and united Ireland will be energised by the census figures. | |
| Read more here. | |
| Information was gathered on passports held by people usually resident in Northern Ireland. The statistics were: | Information was gathered on passports held by people usually resident in Northern Ireland. The statistics were: |
| UK passport 53% | UK passport 53% |
| Irish passport 32% | Irish passport 32% |
| no passport 16% | no passport 16% |
| In 2011, the percentages were: | In 2011, the percentages were: |
| UK passport 59% | UK passport 59% |
| Irish passport 21% | Irish passport 21% |
| no passport 19% | no passport 19% |
| The percentage of people holding a British passport fell in every council area, while the numbers holding an Irish passport rose in all council areas. | The percentage of people holding a British passport fell in every council area, while the numbers holding an Irish passport rose in all council areas. |
| The proportion of the population born outside Northern Ireland was 11% in 2011. In the latest census, it rose to 13.5%. | The proportion of the population born outside Northern Ireland was 11% in 2011. In the latest census, it rose to 13.5%. |
| Among usual residents aged three years and over, English was not the main language for 4.6%. This compares to 3.1% in the previous census. | Among usual residents aged three years and over, English was not the main language for 4.6%. This compares to 3.1% in the previous census. |
| The most prevalent main language other than English remains Polish at 1.1% | The most prevalent main language other than English remains Polish at 1.1% |
| In terms of other languages, 12.4% had some ability in Irish. In 2011, the figure was 11%. | In terms of other languages, 12.4% had some ability in Irish. In 2011, the figure was 11%. |
| As for Ulster Scots, the percentage with some ability was 8.1% in 2011, it is now 10.4%. | As for Ulster Scots, the percentage with some ability was 8.1% in 2011, it is now 10.4%. |
| Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant | Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant |
| Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant | Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant |
| According to the latest figures, 3.4% of Northern Ireland's population, which is 65,600 people, now belong to ethnic minority groups. | According to the latest figures, 3.4% of Northern Ireland's population, which is 65,600 people, now belong to ethnic minority groups. |
| This is around double the 2011 figure (32,400 people) and four times the figures of 2001 (14,300 people). | This is around double the 2011 figure (32,400 people) and four times the figures of 2001 (14,300 people). |
| The largest groups were mixed ethnicities (14,400), black (11,000), Indian (9,900), Chinese (9,500) and Filipino (4,500). | The largest groups were mixed ethnicities (14,400), black (11,000), Indian (9,900), Chinese (9,500) and Filipino (4,500). |
| Irish Traveller, Arab, Pakistani and Roma ethnicities constituted 1,500 people or more, the figures show. | Irish Traveller, Arab, Pakistani and Roma ethnicities constituted 1,500 people or more, the figures show. |
| Population growth | Population growth |
| Belfast is the most diverse local government district (7.1%) followed by Mid Ulster (4%) and Lisburn and Castlereagh (3.9%). | Belfast is the most diverse local government district (7.1%) followed by Mid Ulster (4%) and Lisburn and Castlereagh (3.9%). |
| In May 2022 it was announced the population had risen to 1.9 million, the highest figure recorded since Northern Ireland was established in 1921. | In May 2022 it was announced the population had risen to 1.9 million, the highest figure recorded since Northern Ireland was established in 1921. |
| The total population was 1,903,100 with slightly more females than males. | The total population was 1,903,100 with slightly more females than males. |
| People were urged to complete the recent census online if they could, rather than on paper. Eight-out-of-10 people took the online option. | People were urged to complete the recent census online if they could, rather than on paper. Eight-out-of-10 people took the online option. |
| A census occurs every 10 years and participation is compulsory. | A census occurs every 10 years and participation is compulsory. |
| As well as total figures, the latest statistics have been broken down at council level. | As well as total figures, the latest statistics have been broken down at council level. |
| The 2021 census is the first since the re-organisation of local government in Northern Ireland in 2015 when 11 so-called super councils replaced the existing 26 councils. | The 2021 census is the first since the re-organisation of local government in Northern Ireland in 2015 when 11 so-called super councils replaced the existing 26 councils. |
| More figures will be issued in the coming months relating to marital status, sexual orientation, household composition, health and disability. | More figures will be issued in the coming months relating to marital status, sexual orientation, household composition, health and disability. |