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Borough Statistics – Population

Borough Statistics - Population

Census 2021
On 21st March 2021 (Census Day), the usual resident population of the borough was 218,656. This accounted for 11.5% of the Northern Ireland population.

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Census 2011
On Sunday 27th March 2011 (Census Day), the usual resident population of the borough was 199,693. This accounted for 11.0% of the Northern Ireland population.

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Population Estimates
The estimated population of the borough at 21st March 2021 was 218,656. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough is the second largest council in Northern Ireland in terms of population.

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Population Projections

The population of the borough is expected to increase by 15.5% between 2020 and 2043. This compares to an increase of 4.9% for Northern Ireland overall over the same period.

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District Electoral Areas
The borough is made up of seven District Electoral Areas (DEAs) the largest of which in terms of population is Lurgan, which is also the second highest populated DEA in Northern Ireland.

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Population Infographics 2022