Fermanagh and Omagh: population and statistics
Fermanagh and Omagh has a population of 117,663 (2025) across 3,012.1 km², or 39.1 people per km². It ranks 253 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 117,663 residents
- 3,012.1 km²
- 39 people/km²
Fermanagh and Omagh in numbers
Population of Fermanagh and Omagh over time
Fermanagh and Omagh had 115,057 residents in 2015 and 117,663 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 116,594 |
| 2021 | 116,926 |
| 2022 | 116,994 |
| 2023 | 117,195 |
| 2024 | 117,687 |
| 2025 | 117,663 |
All indicators for Fermanagh and Omagh
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 | Fermanagh and Omagh | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 18.5% | 20.4% | ranked 195 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.5% | 19.6% | 17.4% | ranked 27 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fermanagh and Omagh | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £201,732 | £202,360 | £272,474 | ranked 288 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 2.2% | ranked 3 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fermanagh and Omagh | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,870 sites | 96,935 | 3,232,440 | ranked 94 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 83.9 per 1,000 | 50.3 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 9 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,930 businesses | 81,665 | 2,786,975 | ranked 86 of 361 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Fermanagh and Omagh | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% | ranked 288 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, Fermanagh and Omagh ranks 11 by population.
House price change over 12 months: 11.0% in Fermanagh and Omagh, compared with an average of 9.5% in Northern Ireland and 1.9% across the UK.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 83.9 per 1,000 in Fermanagh and Omagh, 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 39.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Northern Ireland for “Business sites per 1,000 residents”.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 421,864 football pitches.
- 7.3 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Derry City and Strabane, 42.7 km away.
Business sectors: Fermanagh and Omagh
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 fishing39.9% ×9.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.9
- Construction12.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical4.4% ×0.3
- Manufacturing4.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services3.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.3% ×0.4
- Health and social work3.3% ×0.6
Where is Fermanagh and Omagh?
Neighbouring local authorities
- Derry City and Strabane43 km · 152,659
- Mid Ulster54 km · 152,292
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon68 km · 223,044
- Antrim and Newtownabbey84 km · 148,487
- Mid and East Antrim96 km · 139,964
- Causeway Coast and Glens97 km · 141,752
- Lisburn and Castlereagh98 km · 152,367
- Newry, Mourne and Down99 km · 182,884
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fermanagh and Omagh?
Fermanagh and Omagh has 117,663 residents (2025), ranking 253 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Fermanagh and Omagh?
Fermanagh and Omagh covers 3,012.1 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Fermanagh and Omagh growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fermanagh and Omagh went from 115,057 to 117,663, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Fermanagh and Omagh?
Fermanagh and Omagh is in Northern Ireland (region). Latitude 54.545, longitude −7.494.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Fermanagh and Omagh?
In Fermanagh and Omagh, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 11.0% (2026), ranking 3 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Fermanagh and Omagh?
In Fermanagh and Omagh, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 83.9 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 9 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Which local authorities border Fermanagh and Omagh?
The nearest to Fermanagh and Omagh are Derry City and Strabane (43 km), Mid Ulster (54 km), Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (68 km), Antrim and Newtownabbey (84 km), Mid and East Antrim (96 km).