Mid and East Antrim: population and statistics
Mid and East Antrim has a population of 139,964 (2025) across 1,061.4 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 202 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 139,964 residents
- 1,061.4 km²
- 132 people/km²
Mid and East Antrim in numbers
Population of Mid and East Antrim over time
Mid and East Antrim had 137,085 residents in 2015 and 139,964 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 139,134 |
| 2021 | 139,127 |
| 2022 | 139,200 |
| 2023 | 139,840 |
| 2024 | 139,913 |
| 2025 | 139,964 |
All indicators for Mid and East Antrim
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 | Mid and East Antrim | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 18.5% | 20.4% | ranked 163 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.0% | 19.6% | 17.4% | ranked 146 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mid and East Antrim | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £177,450 | £202,360 | £272,474 | ranked 322 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 8.2% | 9.5% | 2.2% | ranked 16 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mid and East Antrim | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,260 sites | 96,935 | 3,232,440 | ranked 200 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 44.7 per 1,000 | 50.3 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 176 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,260 businesses | 81,665 | 2,786,975 | ranked 203 of 361 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Mid and East Antrim | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% | ranked 223 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, Mid and East Antrim ranks 10 by population.
House price change over 12 months: 8.2% in Mid and East Antrim, 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: 2.7% in Mid and East Antrim, compared with an average of 2.9% in Northern Ireland and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 148,650 football pitches.
- 2.2 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Antrim and Newtownabbey, 15.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Belfast (351,927 residents), 28 km away.
Business sectors: Mid and East Antrim
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 fishing23.5% ×5.3
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×1.1
- Construction11.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.4
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.2
Where is Mid and East Antrim?
Neighbouring local authorities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mid and East Antrim?
Mid and East Antrim has 139,964 residents (2025), ranking 202 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Mid and East Antrim?
Mid and East Antrim covers 1,061.4 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Mid and East Antrim growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mid and East Antrim went from 137,085 to 139,964, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Mid and East Antrim?
Mid and East Antrim is in Northern Ireland (region). Latitude 54.828, longitude −6.078.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Mid and East Antrim?
In Mid and East Antrim, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 8.2% (2026), ranking 16 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 Mid and East Antrim?
In Mid and East Antrim, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 2.7% (2026), ranking 223 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border Mid and East Antrim?
The nearest to Mid and East Antrim are Antrim and Newtownabbey (15 km), Belfast (28 km), Lisburn and Castlereagh (35 km), Ards and North Down (41 km), Mid Ulster (42 km).