What is the Catholic population of Northern Ireland?
Religion
| Religion stated | 2001 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Roman Catholic | 678,462 | 738,033 |
| Presbyterian Church in Ireland | 348,742 | 345,101 |
| Church of Ireland | 257,788 | 248,821 |
Is Catholicism growing in Northern Ireland?
It is likely Catholics will outnumber Protestants by 2021 in Northern Ireland, according to a leading academic.
Which county in Northern Ireland is most Catholic?
List of districts in Northern Ireland by religion or religion brought up in
| District | Catholic | Protestant and other Christian |
|---|---|---|
| Antrim and Newtownabbey | 29.7% | 61.1% |
| Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon | 43.0% | 51.7% |
| Belfast | 40% | 49.5% |
| Causeway Coast and Glens | 40.2% | 54.8% |
What was the religious demographic in Northern Ireland?
About 93% of the Northern Irish population identifies as Christian, 1% is non-Christian and 6% is not religious. Protestants account for 48% of the population while Catholics account for 45%. The Roman Catholic Church is the single largest church in the country although there are more Protestants overall.
Is Belfast mostly Catholic?
As you can see, west Belfast is mainly Catholic, in most areas over 90%. For many years, the Catholic population expanded to the southwest, but in recent years it has started expanding around the Shankill and into north Belfast. The east of the city is predominantly Protestant, typically 90% or more.
Are there more Catholics than Protestants in NI?
The last census in 2011 put the Protestant population at 48%, just 3% more than Catholics at 45%. More recent figures from 2016 show that among those of working age 44% are now Catholic and 40% Protestant.
Is County Down Catholic or Protestant?
It was one of two counties of Northern Ireland to have a Protestant majority at the 2001 census. The other Protestant majority County is County Antrim to the north….County Down.
| County Down Contae an Dúin Coontie Doon/Countie Doun | |
|---|---|
| Region | Northern Ireland |
| Province | Ulster |
| Established | early 16th century |
| County town | Downpatrick |