Causeway Coast and Glens: population and statistics
Causeway Coast and Glens has a population of 141,752 (2025) across 1,985.5 km², or 71.4 people per km². It ranks 200 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 141,752 residents
- 1,985.5 km²
- 71 people/km²
Causeway Coast and Glens in numbers
Population of Causeway Coast and Glens over time
Causeway Coast and Glens had 142,052 residents in 2015 and 141,752 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 142,507 |
| 2021 | 141,664 |
| 2022 | 141,316 |
| 2023 | 141,733 |
| 2024 | 141,954 |
| 2025 | 141,752 |
All indicators for Causeway Coast and Glens
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 | Causeway Coast and Glens | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 18.5% | 20.4% | ranked 170 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.7% | 19.6% | 17.4% | ranked 106 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Causeway Coast and Glens | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £218,871 | £202,360 | £272,474 | ranked 255 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 9.6% | 9.5% | 2.2% | ranked 6 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Causeway Coast and Glens | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,540 sites | 96,935 | 3,232,440 | ranked 161 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 53.2 per 1,000 | 50.3 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 76 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,455 businesses | 81,665 | 2,786,975 | ranked 161 of 361 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Causeway Coast and Glens | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% | ranked 206 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, Causeway Coast and Glens ranks 9 by population.
House price change over 12 months: 9.6% in Causeway Coast and Glens, compared with an average of 9.5% in Northern Ireland and 1.9% across the UK.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 53.2 per 1,000 in Causeway Coast and Glens, compared with an average of 50.3 per 1,000 in Northern Ireland and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.9% 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 278,085 football pitches.
- 4.0 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Mid and East Antrim, 49.6 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Belfast (351,927 residents), 77 km away.
Business sectors: Causeway Coast and Glens
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 fishing26.9% ×6.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.6% ×1.0
- Construction14.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.3
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.3% ×0.8
- Education3.7% ×1.5
Where is Causeway Coast and Glens?
Neighbouring local authorities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Causeway Coast and Glens?
Causeway Coast and Glens has 141,752 residents (2025), ranking 200 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Causeway Coast and Glens?
Causeway Coast and Glens covers 1,985.5 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Causeway Coast and Glens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Causeway Coast and Glens went from 142,052 to 141,752, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Causeway Coast and Glens?
Causeway Coast and Glens is in Northern Ireland (region). Latitude 55.203, longitude −6.500.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Causeway Coast and Glens?
In Causeway Coast and Glens, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 9.6% (2026), ranking 6 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Causeway Coast and Glens?
In Causeway Coast and Glens, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 53.2 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 76 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Which local authorities border Causeway Coast and Glens?
The nearest to Causeway Coast and Glens are Mid and East Antrim (50 km), Antrim and Newtownabbey (57 km), Mid Ulster (61 km), Derry City and Strabane (66 km), Belfast (77 km).