Northern Ireland Census 2021 Comprehensive Microdata
In autumn 2024, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) will make a standalone, de-identified dataset of all enumerated Census returns available to accredited researchers in the NISRA trusted research environment. The new dataset will enable exploration of a range of research themes, including:
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Cultural: Assessing the changing landscape of diversity in Northern Ireland (national identity, ethnicity, religion, country of birth and language knowledge)
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Provision of care: Comparing individual and household characteristics of stay-at-home parents to working parents
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Housing: Assessing family composition (e.g. living in a couple or lone parents) for homeowners and private or social renters in Northern Ireland
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Employment: A demographic and occupational profile of self-employed workers in Northern Ireland
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Ageing population: Assessing the characteristics of the elderly population who live at home.
Information on how to access this dataset will be available on the NISRA website.
