Mid Ulster: population and statistics
Mid Ulster has a population of 152,292 (2025) across 1,957.3 km², or 77.8 people per km². It ranks 173 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 152,292 residents
- 1,957.3 km²
- 78 people/km²
Mid Ulster in numbers
Population of Mid Ulster over time
Mid Ulster had 144,404 residents in 2015 and 152,292 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 149,747 |
| 2021 | 150,598 |
| 2022 | 151,001 |
| 2023 | 152,006 |
| 2024 | 152,718 |
| 2025 | 152,292 |
All indicators for Mid Ulster
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 Ulster | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.4% | 18.5% | 20.4% | ranked 291 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 22.3% | 19.6% | 17.4% | ranked 5 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mid Ulster | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £195,453 | £202,360 | £272,474 | ranked 295 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 10.5% | 9.5% | 2.2% | ranked 4 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mid Ulster | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 10,990 sites | 96,935 | 3,232,440 | ranked 81 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 72.2 per 1,000 | 50.3 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 15 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 9,940 businesses | 81,665 | 2,786,975 | ranked 75 of 361 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Mid Ulster | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% | ranked 306 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, Mid Ulster ranks 7 by population.
Share of residents aged under 16: 22.3% in Mid Ulster, compared with an average of 19.6% in Northern Ireland and 17.7% across the UK.
House price change over 12 months: 10.5% in Mid Ulster, compared with an average of 9.5% in Northern Ireland and 1.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Northern Ireland for “Share of residents aged under 16”.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 274,130 football pitches.
- 3.7 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Antrim and Newtownabbey, 30.2 km away.
Business sectors: Mid Ulster
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 fishing31.0% ×7.0
- Construction16.0% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.4
- Transport and storage3.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services3.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.1% ×0.4
Where is Mid Ulster?
Neighbouring local authorities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mid Ulster?
Mid Ulster has 152,292 residents (2025), ranking 173 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Mid Ulster?
Mid Ulster covers 1,957.3 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Mid Ulster growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mid Ulster went from 144,404 to 152,292, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Mid Ulster?
Mid Ulster is in Northern Ireland (region). Latitude 54.668, longitude −6.679.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Mid Ulster?
In Mid Ulster, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 22.3% (2025), ranking 5 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Mid Ulster?
In Mid Ulster, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 10.5% (2026), ranking 4 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Which local authorities border Mid Ulster?
The nearest to Mid Ulster are Antrim and Newtownabbey (30 km), Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (37 km), Mid and East Antrim (42 km), Lisburn and Castlereagh (48 km), Belfast (49 km).