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NORTHERN IRELAND CENSUS INFORMATION 2001
What is it?
The Census of Population for Northern Ireland is a ten-yearly census of every household in the country gathering information on a wide range of demographic, housing and socio-economic indicators. Information is aggregated at a range of levels, the smallest available nationwide being the Enumeration District (ED) level.
The release of Census 2001 offers a huge opportunity to Northern Ireland decision makers. The census for Northern Ireland provides accurate and comprehensive socio-demographic information that allows crucial trends to be identified in the population and acted upon.
The census data holds detailed information in the areas of People, Family and Households, Living Arrangements, Education, Employment and Economic Activity, Housing and Transport and the Irish language.
GAMMA can supply data in a variety of electronic formats linked to OSNI ED boundaries for spatial analysis or to incorporate it into a spatial analysis system.
Examples of demographic data held within the Census of Northern Ireland:
- Population
- Population by Age & Sex
- Population of each County
- Population by Socio-Economic Classification
- Occupation by age
- Population classified by Age & Sex
- Population by Accommodation Type
- Population by Religion
- Population by Religion & Sex
- Population by knowledge of Irish
How is it used?
The Census represents a huge opportunity for any professional involved in planning, marketing or in strategy formulation to analyse the demographic and socio-economic landscape. Only the census can provide such complete statistical detail.
GAMMA uses the Census data to produce maps and analysis showing patterns of population change and socio-economic diversities. The Census can be used to identify market opportunities (e.g. where are there new neighbourhoods being built). Or for planning service provision (e.g. where are there older people requiring health services). Whenever, demographic information is needed the Census of Population is sure to be the first port of call!
