Newry, Mourne and Down: population and statistics
Newry, Mourne and Down has a population of 182,884 (2025) across 1,682.3 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 135 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 182,884 residents
- 1,682.3 km²
- 109 people/km²
Newry, Mourne and Down in numbers
Population of Newry, Mourne and Down over time
Newry, Mourne and Down had 176,559 residents in 2015 and 182,884 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 181,683 |
| 2021 | 182,345 |
| 2022 | 182,634 |
| 2023 | 183,429 |
| 2024 | 183,115 |
| 2025 | 182,884 |
All indicators for Newry, Mourne and Down
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 | Newry, Mourne and Down | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 18.5% | 20.4% | ranked 243 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 21.3% | 19.6% | 17.4% | ranked 14 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Newry, Mourne and Down | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £220,572 | £202,360 | £272,474 | ranked 251 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 12.8% | 9.5% | 2.2% | ranked 1 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Newry, Mourne and Down | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 10,830 sites | 96,935 | 3,232,440 | ranked 85 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 59.2 per 1,000 | 50.3 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 42 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 9,645 businesses | 81,665 | 2,786,975 | ranked 78 of 361 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Newry, Mourne and Down | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% | ranked 238 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, Newry, Mourne and Down ranks 3 by population.
House price change over 12 months: 12.8% in Newry, Mourne and Down, compared with an average of 9.5% in Northern Ireland and 1.9% across the UK.
Share of residents aged under 16: 21.3% in Newry, Mourne and Down, compared with an average of 19.6% in Northern Ireland and 17.7% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Northern Ireland for “House price change over 12 months”.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 235,622 football pitches.
- 2.6 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 34.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Belfast (351,927 residents), 56 km away.
Business sectors: Newry, Mourne and Down
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 fishing23.2% ×5.2
- Construction17.0% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services3.9% ×0.5
Where is Newry, Mourne and Down?
Neighbouring local authorities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newry, Mourne and Down?
Newry, Mourne and Down has 182,884 residents (2025), ranking 135 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Newry, Mourne and Down?
Newry, Mourne and Down covers 1,682.3 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Newry, Mourne and Down growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Newry, Mourne and Down went from 176,559 to 182,884, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Newry, Mourne and Down?
Newry, Mourne and Down is in Northern Ireland (region). Latitude 54.111, longitude −6.161.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Newry, Mourne and Down?
In Newry, Mourne and Down, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 12.8% (2026), ranking 1 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Newry, Mourne and Down?
In Newry, Mourne and Down, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 21.3% (2025), ranking 14 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Which local authorities border Newry, Mourne and Down?
The nearest to Newry, Mourne and Down are Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (34 km), Lisburn and Castlereagh (47 km), Belfast (56 km), Ards and North Down (61 km), Antrim and Newtownabbey (67 km).