Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon: population and statistics
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon has a population of 223,044 (2025) across 1,437.1 km², or 155 people per km². It ranks 100 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 223,044 residents
- 1,437.1 km²
- 155 people/km²
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in numbers
Population of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon over time
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon had 208,339 residents in 2015 and 223,044 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 218,162 |
| 2021 | 219,127 |
| 2022 | 220,271 |
| 2023 | 221,754 |
| 2024 | 222,511 |
| 2025 | 223,044 |
All indicators for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
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 | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 18.5% | 20.4% | ranked 274 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 21.1% | 19.6% | 17.4% | ranked 19 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £186,993 | £202,360 | £272,474 | ranked 311 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 9.2% | 9.5% | 2.2% | ranked 8 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 10,980 sites | 96,935 | 3,232,440 | ranked 82 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 49.2 per 1,000 | 50.3 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 120 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 9,585 businesses | 81,665 | 2,786,975 | ranked 79 of 361 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% | ranked 238 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon ranks 2 by population.
House price change over 12 months: 9.2% in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, compared with an average of 9.5% in Northern Ireland and 1.9% across the UK.
Share of residents aged under 16: 21.1% in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, compared with an average of 19.6% in Northern Ireland and 17.7% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 201,270 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Newry, Mourne and Down, 34.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Belfast (351,927 residents), 45 km away.
Business sectors: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.1% ×5.2
- Wholesale and retail trade17.9% ×1.1
- Construction13.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.4
- Transport and storage5.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.1% ×0.5
Where is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon has 223,044 residents (2025), ranking 100 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon covers 1,437.1 km², with a density of 155 people per km².
Is the population of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon went from 208,339 to 223,044, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon is in Northern Ireland (region). Latitude 54.351, longitude −6.492.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 9.2% (2026), ranking 8 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 21.1% (2025), ranking 19 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Which local authorities border Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
The nearest to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon are Newry, Mourne and Down (34 km), Mid Ulster (37 km), Lisburn and Castlereagh (39 km), Antrim and Newtownabbey (44 km), Belfast (45 km).