Antrim and Newtownabbey: population and statistics
Antrim and Newtownabbey has a population of 148,487 (2025) across 728.2 km², or 204 people per km². It ranks 182 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 148,487 residents
- 728.2 km²
- 204 people/km²
Antrim and Newtownabbey in numbers
Population of Antrim and Newtownabbey over time
Antrim and Newtownabbey had 141,364 residents in 2015 and 148,487 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 145,563 |
| 2021 | 145,852 |
| 2022 | 146,148 |
| 2023 | 147,298 |
| 2024 | 148,100 |
| 2025 | 148,487 |
All indicators for Antrim and Newtownabbey
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Antrim and Newtownabbey | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 18.5% | 20.4% | ranked 247 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.1% | 19.6% | 17.4% | ranked 82 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Antrim and Newtownabbey | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £206,120 | £202,360 | £272,474 | ranked 277 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 8.8% | 9.5% | 2.2% | ranked 9 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Antrim and Newtownabbey | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,460 sites | 96,935 | 3,232,440 | ranked 232 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 36.8 per 1,000 | 50.3 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 273 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,305 businesses | 81,665 | 2,786,975 | ranked 258 of 361 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Antrim and Newtownabbey | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% | ranked 306 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, Antrim and Newtownabbey ranks 8 by population.
House price change over 12 months: 8.8% in Antrim and Newtownabbey, compared with an average of 9.5% in Northern Ireland and 1.9% across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 2.2% in Antrim and Newtownabbey, compared with an average of 2.9% in Northern Ireland and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 101,987 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Mid and East Antrim, 15.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Belfast (351,927 residents), 23 km away.
Business sectors: Antrim and Newtownabbey
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.3% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.6% ×3.1
- Construction11.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.4
- Health and social work5.9% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.9% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.8
Where is Antrim and Newtownabbey?
Neighbouring local authorities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Antrim and Newtownabbey?
Antrim and Newtownabbey has 148,487 residents (2025), ranking 182 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Antrim and Newtownabbey?
Antrim and Newtownabbey covers 728.2 km², with a density of 204 people per km².
Is the population of Antrim and Newtownabbey growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Antrim and Newtownabbey went from 141,364 to 148,487, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Antrim and Newtownabbey?
Antrim and Newtownabbey is in Northern Ireland (region). Latitude 54.717, longitude −6.217.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Antrim and Newtownabbey?
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 8.8% (2026), ranking 9 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Antrim and Newtownabbey?
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 2.2% (2026), ranking 306 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border Antrim and Newtownabbey?
The nearest to Antrim and Newtownabbey are Mid and East Antrim (15 km), Belfast (23 km), Lisburn and Castlereagh (27 km), Mid Ulster (30 km), Ards and North Down (41 km).