In late August 2018, at least three groups were vying for the right to purchase the 5,500 RMS Titanic relics that were an asset of the bankrupt Premier Exhibitions. 5.23% had some knowledge of Ulster-Scots; and. As "Dissenters" from the established Church, Presbyterians were conscious of sharing, if only in part, the disabilities of Ireland's dispossessed Roman Catholic majority; and of being denied representation in the Irish Parliament. [126] In 2006, the City Council set aside 8million to continue this work. Rivers of Belfast". Weather station is located 2.5 miles (4.0km) from the Belfast city centre. The usual resident population as at Census day (21 March 2021), by single year of age, is aged on to 30 June 2021 and then births, deaths and migration are accounted for. Parts of Belfast are segregated by walls, commonly known as "peace lines", erected by the British Army after August 1969, and which still divide 14 districts in the inner city. Irish Traveller, Arab, Pakistani and Roma ethnicities also each constituted 1,500 people or more. Belfast: Directed by Kenneth Branagh. [10][11] The name therefore translates literally as "(river) mouth of the sandbar" or "(river) mouth of the ford". 63.84% were economically active, 36.16% were economically inactive; 5.59% were unemployed, of these 43.56% were long-term unemployed. Introduction to Ethnic Diversity in Belfast", "Measuring local segregation in Northern Ireland", "Ethnic Residential Segregation in Belfast", "Interface Barriers, Peacelines, and Defensive Architecture", "Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service", "Census 2011 Population Statistics for Belfast Local Government District (2014)", "The Industrial Revolution transformed Belfast, making it Ireland's biggest city and it all began with the port", "Northern Ireland Where is the bright new future? Population of Northern Ireland 1971-2021 Published by D. Clark , Dec 21, 2022 The population of Northern Ireland reached 1.9 people in 2021, compared with 1.81 million ten years earlier in. [147], As with many cities, Belfast's inner city is currently characterised by the elderly, students and single young people, while families tend to live on the periphery. The share of the Northern Ireland population represented by people aged 65 years and over stood at 17.2% in 2021. It was bombed several times during the Troubles but has now been restored to its former glory. The team currently plays in the Down Senior County League.[233]. The most prevalent main languages other than English were Polish (20,100 people), Lithuanian (9,000), Irish (6,000), Romanian (5,600) and Portuguese (5,000). Bus and rail public transport in Northern Ireland is operated by subsidiaries of Translink. [68] Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm (excluding public, bank and all Northern Ireland government holidays). He added that the surge in the number of people holding Irish passports was influenced by Brexit. The Coleraine campus, about 55mi (89km) from Belfast city centre concentrates on a broad range of subjects. [174] In March 2007, the average house in Belfast cost 91,819, with the average in south Belfast being 141,000. After this was; British only 27%, Northern Irish only 17%, British and Northern Irish only 7%, Irish and Northern Irish only 2%, British, Irish and Northern Irish only 2%, British and Irish less than 1% and Other identities with 10%.[8]. "[181] Information relating to the Population Statistics teams engagement with its users/stakeholders. Introduced in 2018, it is a bus rapid transit system linking East Belfast, West Belfast and the Titanic Quarter from the City Centre. 96.77% were white (including Irish Traveller) while 3.23% were from an ethnic minority population; 48.82% belong to or were brought up in the Catholic faith and 42.47% belong to or were brought up in a 'Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)' denomination; and. 25.56% had a degree or higher qualification; while. [46] These opposing groups in this conflict are now often termed republican and loyalist respectively, although they are also loosely referred to as 'nationalist' and 'unionist'. Census figures detailing the national identity, passports and religious make-up of Northern Ireland show a population more diverse than ever before. After the passing of the Government of Ireland Act, 1920, it became the seat of the government of Northern Ireland. Ards and North. On average, it was older 10 years ago and what we've found is that there's more deaths than births in the Protestant population, and that acts to bring the Protestant population down in number. [68], Short Brothers plc is a British aerospace company based in Belfast. A decision as to the outcome was to be made by a United States district court judge. The rest of the Belfast post town is divided in a broadly clockwise system from BT3 in the north-east round to BT15, with BT16 and BT17 further out to the east and west respectively. The proportion of the population with No religion ranges from 30.6% in Ards and North Down to 7.8% in Mid Ulster. . Given the progressive enlargement of the British electoral franchise, this would have had an overwhelming Catholic majority and, it was widely believed, interests inimical to the Protestant and industrial north. The metro area population of Belfast in 2019 was 627,000, a 0.64% increase from 2018. The Belfast Marathon is run annually on May Day, and attracted 20,000 participants in 2011. The population of the United Kingdom was estimated to have been over 67 million in 2021, with almost 9.3 million of these people living in South East England. Queen's University Belfast was founded in 1845 and is a member of the Russell Group, an association of 24 leading research-intensive universities in the UK. In particular, the region has a booming tourist industry with record levels of visitors and tourist revenues and has established itself as a significant location for call centres. [125], Parks and gardens are an integral part of Belfast's heritage, and home to an abundance of local wildlife and popular places for a picnic, a stroll or a jog. [38] This period of communal violence (192022) was commonly referred to as the Belfast Pogrom. [7] Industrialisation, and the resulting inward migration,[8] made Belfast one of Ireland's biggest cities. [10] The sandbar formed at the confluence (at present-day Donegall Quay) of two rivers: the Lagan, which flows into Belfast Lough, and the Farset, a tributary of the Lagan. Read more: NI Census figures show Catholics outnumber Protestants for first time. In 1919, workers in all three cities struck for a ten-hour reduction in the working week. Colby HouseStranmillis CourtBELFASTBT9 5RRTelephone: +44(0)28 9025 5156, Estimates of the Population Aged 85 and Over, Long-Term International Migration Statistics, 2021 Mid Year Population Estimates for Northern Ireland, 2021 Mid Year Population Estimates for Northern Ireland Statistical Bulletin Charts, Tables and Maps, 2020-based Interim Population Projections for Northern Ireland, 2020-based Interim Population Projections for Northern Ireland - figures and tables. On January 14 the Department of State designated Harakat Sawa'd Misr (HASM) as . [130] Other attractions in the park include the Tropical Ravine, a humid jungle glen built in 1889, rose gardens and public events ranging from live opera broadcasts to pop concerts. In 2021 there were 92,500 people resident in Northern Ireland (or 4.9% of our population) who held a non-UK/Ireland passport only. In 1932, the devolved parliament for the region was housed in new buildings at Stormont on the eastern edge of the city. Over 2.2million passengers flew between Belfast and London in 2009.[205]. On 21 March 2023, NISRA will publish the third phase of main statistics results from Census 2021 for a number of census topics, including: Data will be available for Northern Ireland and the 11 Local Government Districts. This group has increased in size from 2011 when 5.6% or 101,200 people were recorded in this way. Just over 3% of our population, or 65,600 people, now belong to ethnic minority groups, around double the 2011 figure of 1.8% or 32,400 people and four times the 2001 figure (0.8% or 14,300 people). Something went wrong, please try again later. Mid Year Population Estimates. Apart from London, this was the greatest loss of life in a night raid during the Blitz. The port supplied an avenue for trade with Great Britain and later Europe and North America. Over 60 conferences took place that year with 30,000 people helping contribute to a record 45million pounds for the local economy. As Northern Ireland's capital city, Belfast is host to the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont, the site of the devolved legislature for Northern Ireland. Other major developments include the regeneration of the Titanic Quarter, and the erection of the Obel Tower, a skyscraper set to be the tallest tower on the island. For key statistics relating to population estimates, explore the population statistics dashboard. [160] It provided a market for the surrounding countryside and the natural inlet of Belfast Lough gave the city its own port. [249] Numerous tour bus companies and boat tours run there throughout the year, including tours based on the series Game of Thrones, which has had various filming locations around Northern Ireland. [101] Major arterial roads (quality bus corridor) into the city include the Antrim Road, Shore Road, Holywood Road, Newtownards Road, Castlereagh Road, Cregagh Road, Ormeau Road, Malone Road, Lisburn Road, Falls Road, Springfield Road, Shankill Road, and Crumlin Road, Four Winds. The second phase of main statistics results from Census 202 1 are now available. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. The city has become a popular film location; The Paint Hall at Harland and Wolff has become one of the UK Film Council's main studios. Belfast (/blfst/ BEL-fast, /-fst/ -fahst;[a] from Irish: Bal Feirste [bel f()t], meaning 'mouth of the sand-bank ford'[4]) is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. This escalation in segregation, described as a "ratchet effect", has shown little sign of decreasing. Next release On 21 March 2023, NISRA will publish. Belfast's population is diversifying. Belfast is home to the Stormont cricket ground since 1949 and was the venue for the Irish cricket team's first ever One Day International against England in 2006.[234]. The city of Belfast is the provincial capital of Northern Ireland. [181], Der Spiegel, a German weekly magazine for politics and economy, titled Belfast as The New Celtic Tiger which is "open for business".[182]. [31][32] With their American kinsmen, the region's Presbyterians were to share a growing disaffection from the Crown. The census data also showed that the population continued to age. In 2005, Belfast International Airport was the 11th busiest commercial airport in the UK, accounting for just over 2% of all UK terminal passengers while the George Best Belfast City Airport was the 16th busiest and had 1% of UK terminal passengers. [250], Frommer's, the American travel guidebook series, listed Belfast as the only United Kingdom destination in its Top 12 Destinations to Visit in 2009. Information about Census 2021 statistics, reports and supporting information. [150], The highest levels of segregation in the city are in west Belfast with many areas greater than 90% Catholic. [117] Work has started on the taller Obel Tower, which already surpasses the height of Windsor House in its unfinished state. When the Titanic was built in Belfast in 19111912, Harland and Wolff had the largest shipyard in the world. [72] Superseded by the River Lagan as the more important river in the city, the Farset now languishes in obscurity, under High Street. The zoo is one of the top visitor attractions in Northern Ireland, receiving more than 295,000 visitors a year. For elections to the European Parliament, Belfast was within the Northern Ireland constituency. The ornately decorated Crown Liquor Saloon, designed by Joseph Anderson in 1876, in Great Victoria Street is one of only two pubs in the UK that are owned by the National Trust (the other is the George Inn, Southwark in London). [36] But also common to this "industrial triangle" were traditions of labour militancy. Belfast Zoo is owned by Belfast City Council. [59] In May 2013, the Northern Ireland Executive committed to the removal of all peace lines by mutual consent. [89] Some 13 more frosty nights than Stormont. Custom House Square is one of the city's main outdoor venues for free concerts and street entertainment. [110], In its 2018 report on Best Places to Live in Britain, The Sunday Times named Ballyhackamore, "the brunch capital of Belfast", as the best place in Northern Ireland. 2,731 steps which if climbed twice a week would be equal to climbing Slieve Donard. While the number of households in Northern Ireland was 768,810. The voting age population is 42.4% male and 57.6% female. Today, Belfast is Northern Ireland's educational and commercial hub. BELFAST BT9 5RR. The climate of Belfast is significantly milder than most other locations in the world at a similar latitude, due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream. The metro area population of Belfast in 2021 was 635,000, a 0.63% increase from 2020. [69], In 1994, a weir was built across the river by the Laganside Corporation to raise the average water level so that it would cover the unseemly mud flats which gave Belfast its name[70] (from Irish Bal Feirste'The sandy ford at the river mouth'). One of Northern Ireland's two community TV stations, NvTv, is based in the Cathedral Quarter of the city. As with the vast majority of the rest of Ireland, Belfast has a temperate oceanic climate (Cfb in the Kppen climate classification), with a narrow range of temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [50] A particularly notorious group, based on the Shankill Road in the mid-1970s, became known as the Shankill Butchers. Belfast has four teams in rugby's All-Ireland League: Belfast Harlequins in Division 1B; and Instonians, Queen's University and Malone in Division 2A. All local councils across NI showed an ageing population over the period 2011 to 2021. The IRA ceasefire in 1994 and the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 have given investors increased confidence to invest in Belfast. Demographics", "Comparative Demography Profile: Belfast District Council, Northern Ireland", "Area Profile of Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area (BMUA)", "An analytical look at religious background and residential segregation in Belfast", "Population Density: QS102NI (administrative geographies)", "Revealed: Northern Ireland's 10 most deprived areas", "Ethnic Diversity: Segregation in Belfast. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Built in the 1830s and designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, Botanic Gardens Palm House is one of the earliest examples of a curvilinear and cast iron glasshouse. 606km of data cables which laid end to end . [29] Profits from the trade financed improvements in the town's commercial infrastructure, including the Lagan Canal, new docks and quays, and the construction of the White Linen Hall which together attracted to Belfast the linen trade that had formerly gone through Dublin. [225], Belfast has several notable sports teams playing a diverse variety of sports such as football, Gaelic games, rugby, cricket, and ice hockey. Together with French Huguenot refugees, they introduced the production of linen, an industry that carried Belfast trade to the Americas. In 2021, the median household income of Belfast households was $55,900. In one raid, in 1941, German bombers killed around one thousand people and left tens of thousands homeless. 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