Derry City and Strabane: population and statistics
Derry City and Strabane has a population of 152,659 (2025) across 1,251.2 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 171 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 152,659 residents
- 1,251.2 km²
- 122 people/km²
Derry City and Strabane in numbers
Population of Derry City and Strabane over time
Derry City and Strabane had 149,589 residents in 2015 and 152,659 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 150,831 |
| 2021 | 150,834 |
| 2022 | 150,836 |
| 2023 | 150,859 |
| 2024 | 152,383 |
| 2025 | 152,659 |
All indicators for Derry City and Strabane
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 | Derry City and Strabane | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.4% | 18.5% | 20.4% | ranked 269 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.4% | 19.6% | 17.4% | ranked 34 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Derry City and Strabane | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £189,474 | £202,360 | £272,474 | ranked 305 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 12.4% | 9.5% | 2.2% | ranked 2 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Derry City and Strabane | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,935 sites | 96,935 | 3,232,440 | ranked 176 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 45.4 per 1,000 | 50.3 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 160 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,755 businesses | 81,665 | 2,786,975 | ranked 183 of 361 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Derry City and Strabane | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% | ranked 88 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, Derry City and Strabane ranks 5 by population.
House price change over 12 months: 12.4% in Derry City and Strabane, compared with an average of 9.5% in Northern Ireland and 1.9% across the UK.
Share of residents aged under 16: 20.4% in Derry City and Strabane, compared with an average of 19.6% in Northern Ireland and 17.7% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Northern Ireland for “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 175,244 football pitches.
- 2.3 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Fermanagh and Omagh, 42.7 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Belfast (351,927 residents), 103 km away.
Business sectors: Derry City and Strabane
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 fishing19.5% ×4.4
- Wholesale and retail trade16.9% ×1.1
- Construction13.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.5
Where is Derry City and Strabane?
Neighbouring local authorities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Derry City and Strabane?
Derry City and Strabane has 152,659 residents (2025), ranking 171 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Derry City and Strabane?
Derry City and Strabane covers 1,251.2 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Derry City and Strabane growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Derry City and Strabane went from 149,589 to 152,659, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Derry City and Strabane?
Derry City and Strabane is in Northern Ireland (region). Latitude 54.927, longitude −7.424.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Derry City and Strabane?
In Derry City and Strabane, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 12.4% (2026), ranking 2 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Derry City and Strabane?
In Derry City and Strabane, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 20.4% (2025), ranking 34 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Which local authorities border Derry City and Strabane?
The nearest to Derry City and Strabane are Fermanagh and Omagh (43 km), Mid Ulster (56 km), Causeway Coast and Glens (66 km), Antrim and Newtownabbey (81 km), Mid and East Antrim (87 km).