Irish Traveller, Arab, Pakistani and Roma ethnicities also each constituted 1,500 people or more. 2018-based Population Projections for Northern Ireland Statistical Bulletin Charts. [106] The Golden Mile is the name given to the mile between Belfast City Hall and Queen's University. 4.34% did not have English as their first language. 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Including the Waterfront Hall and the Odyssey Arena, Belfast has several other venues for performing arts. Belfast is at the western end of Belfast Lough and at the mouth of the River Lagan giving it the ideal location for the shipbuilding industry that once made it famous. Sectarian tensions were heightened by movements to repeal the Acts of Union (which followed the 1798 rebellion) and to restore a Parliament in Dublin. The population of Belfast was 345,418 in 2021. Together with French Huguenot refugees, they introduced the production of linen, an industry that carried Belfast trade to the Americas. All Biggest Cities in the United Kingdom. the U.K. ranks number 21 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population. [40], At the end of World War II, the Unionist Government undertook programmes of "slum clearance" (the Blitz had exposed the "uninhabitable" condition of much of the city's housing) which involved decanting populations out of mill and factory, and constructing terraced streets into new peripheral housing estates. [8], In 2021 the largest identity group was 'Irish only' with 35% of the population. [178] The city's two airports have helped make the city one of the most visited weekend destinations in Europe. The new hotels have helped to increase a further 1,000 bedrooms in the city. On Census Day (27 March 2011) the usually resident population of Belfast Local Government District was 333,871 accounting for 18.44% of the NI total. He added that the surge in the number of people holding Irish passports was influenced by Brexit. The latest census was the first to be held since the UK voted to leave the European Union in 2016, which has prompted an increase in applications for Irish passports in Northern Ireland. When it comes to national identity, 31.9% said they had a British-only identity, 29.1% said Irish-only, 19.8% said Northern Irish-only while 8% said British and Northern Irish. Since 2001, boosted by increasing numbers of tourists, the city council has developed a number of cultural quarters. That acted to increase the size of the Catholic population from 2011 to 2021. The Globalization and World Cities Research Network listed Belfast as a Gamma + global city in 2020. In one raid, in 1941, German bombers killed around one thousand people and left tens of thousands homeless. The voting age population is 42.4% male and 57.6% female. Many ex-NHL players have featured on the Giants roster, none more famous than world superstar Theo Fleury. Belfast has a high concentration of Irish-speakers. Burns and the other pupils at north Belfast's Holy Cross Girls' primary were subjected to a barrage of abuse from a group of loyalist . [121] The Ulster Hall (18591862) was originally designed for grand dances but is now used primarily as a concert and sporting venue. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Population growth was proportionately greatest in Lisburn and Castlereagh with 149,100 people in 2021, up 10.6% from 2011. Originally a more significant river than it is today, the Farset formed a dock on High Street until the mid 19th century. [165] The Harland and Wolff shipbuilding firm was created in 1861, and by the time the Titanic was built, in 1912, it had become the largest shipyard in the world. Just over 3% of our population, or 65,600 people, now belong to ethnic minority groups, around double the 2011 figure of 1.8% or 32,400 people and four times the 2001 figure (0.8% or 14,300 people). Two community radio stations, Blast 106 and Irish-language station Raidi Filte, broadcast to the city from west Belfast, as does Queen's Radio, a student-run radio station which broadcasts from Queen's University Students' Union. Today, Belfast is Northern Ireland's educational and commercial hub. Bus and rail public transport in Northern Ireland is operated by subsidiaries of Translink. [252] They also hope to invest in a new modern transport system (including high-speed rail and others) for Belfast, with a cost of 250million. Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, to the south of the city centre, attracts thousands of visitors each year to its International Rose Garden. "Mouth of the Farset" might be an alternative interpretation. The council spends 1.5million every year on running and promoting the zoo, which is one of the few local government-funded zoos in the UK and Ireland. The proportion of the population with No religion ranges from 30.6% in Ards and North Down to 7.8% in Mid Ulster. [51] The Provisional IRA detonated 22 bombs within the confines of Belfast city centre on 21 July 1972, on what is known as Bloody Friday, killing nine people. Apart from London, this was the greatest loss of life in a night raid during the Blitz. Belfast produced the Formula One racing stars John Watson who raced for five different teams during his career in the 1970s and 1980s and Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine. Belfast was heavily bombed during World War II. 2021 Foreign Terrorist Organization/Executive Order 13224 Group Designations. This comprised 3 DUP and 1 Sinn Fin. The number of people holding an Ireland passport solely or jointly has increased from 375,800 people in 2011 to 614,300, up 63.5% and is consistent with the increasing demand for Ireland passports since the 2016 UK vote to leave the EU. In contrast, the number of people born outside NI was 256,900 or 13.5% of the population of these, 92,300 people were born in Great Britain, 40,400 in the Republic of Ireland and 124,300 outside UK and Ireland. The minimum temperature at Aldergrove was 14.9C (5.2F), during December 2010. The ornately decorated Crown Liquor Saloon, designed by Joseph Anderson in 1876, in Great Victoria Street is one of only two pubs in the UK that are owned by the National Trust (the other is the George Inn, Southwark in London). The city of Belfast is the provincial capital of Northern Ireland. The average household size decreased across all 11 local councils. [114][115] The dome is 173ft (53m) high and figures above the door state "Hibernia encouraging and promoting the Commerce and Arts of the City".[116]. 12 January 2022. The plentiful supply of cheap labour helped attract English and Scottish capital to Belfast, but it was also a cause of insecurity. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. [42], The cost was borne by the British Exchequer. 2012. Belfast 400 People Places and History. Black taxis are common in the city, operating on a share basis in some areas. [122] A history of the development of these structures can be found at the Peacewall Archive. The economy of Belfast, Northern Ireland was initially built on trade through Belfast Harbour.Later, industry contributed to its growth, particularly shipbuilding and linen. Phoenix Natural Gas Ltd. started supplying customers in Larne and Greater Belfast with natural gas in 1996 via the newly constructed Scotland-Northern Ireland pipeline. The city has become a popular film location; The Paint Hall at Harland and Wolff has become one of the UK Film Council's main studios. Leander ASC is a well known swimming club in Belfast. The port supplied an avenue for trade with Great Britain and later Europe and North America. As Northern Ireland's capital city, Belfast is host to the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont, the site of the devolved legislature for Northern Ireland. Musicians and bands who have written songs about or dedicated to Belfast include [187] The recent dramatic rise in house prices has made these reforms unpopular.[188]. Our2022/23work planis available here. Custom House Square is one of the city's main outdoor venues for free concerts and street entertainment. [250], Frommer's, the American travel guidebook series, listed Belfast as the only United Kingdom destination in its Top 12 Destinations to Visit in 2009. This article is about the city in Northern Ireland. While the number of households in Northern Ireland was 768,810. Belfast: A Profile of the City. "New Developments in Irish Population History, 17001850", "Belfast City Council. The Belfast Giants are a huge brand in Northern Ireland and their increasing stature in the game led to the Belfast Giants playing the Boston Bruins of the NHL on 2 October 2010 at the SSE Arena in Belfast, losing the game 51. The facility comprises four stages of 16,000 square feet (1,500m2). The Magee campus, about 70mi (113km) from Belfast city centre has many teaching strengths; including business, computing, creative technologies, nursing, Irish language and literature, social sciences, law, psychology, peace and conflict studies and the performing arts. Census 2021. [151] Areas where segregated working-class areas meet are known as interface areas and sometimes marked by peace lines. [147], As with many cities, Belfast's inner city is currently characterised by the elderly, students and single young people, while families tend to live on the periphery. [154] The largest groups are Poles, Chinese and Indians.[155][156]. The census population of Northern Ireland on 21 March 2021 was 1,903,175 people, which was 0.2 per cent higher than our 2020 mid-year . Other major developments include the regeneration of the Titanic Quarter, and the erection of the Obel Tower, a skyscraper set to be the tallest tower on the island. [55], During the Troubles the Europa Hotel suffered 36 bomb attacks becoming known as "the most bombed hotel in the world". [45], Belfast has been the scene of various episodes of sectarian conflict between its Catholic and Protestant populations. There are a number of Irish language Primary schools and one secondary school in Belfast. In addition to the shipyards and the Shorts Brothers aircraft factory, the Belfast Blitz severely damaged or destroyed more than half the city's housing stock, devastated the old town centre around High Street, and killed over a thousand people. 2,900 doors, which if laid end to end would stretch for 5 miles. Weather station is located 2.5 miles (4.0km) from the Belfast city centre. Queen's University of Belfast is the main university in the city. 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Belfast remains the largest council by population with 345,400 people in 2021 while Fermanagh and Omagh has the smallest council by population with 116,800 people in 2021. [193] Other hospitals in Belfast include the Mater Hospital in north Belfast and the Children's Hospital. Weatherall, Norman (text) and Evans, David (paintings) 2002, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 00:22. The population of Belfast was 345,418 in 2021. Updated 9:57 AM EDT, Sun July 11, 2021 Link Copied! Belfast's 2023 population is now estimated at 696,537. The visitors spent 285.2million, supporting more than 15,600 jobs. The second phase of main statistics results from Census 202 1 are now available. Let us know what you think in the comments below. This group has increased in size from 2011 when 5.6% or 101,200 people were recorded in this way. [66] The Lord Mayor's duties include presiding over meetings of the council, receiving distinguished visitors to the city, representing and promoting the city on the national and international stage.[65]. The remaining 9.3% or 177,400 people neither belonged to nor were brought up in any religion. The number of people who were recorded as Northern Irish only is broadly stable - standing at 379,300 people in 2011 and 376,400 people in 2021. Projected future population of Northern Ireland by age and sex, Estimates of the population aged 85 and over in Northern Ireland, by age and sex, Projected future population for areas within Northern Ireland by age and sex, Estimates of the population for Small Areas and Neighbourhood Renewal Areas within Northern Ireland, Projected future number of households in Northern Ireland by household type and size, Estimates of long-term international migration for Northern Ireland, Listing of completed ad-hoc requests made by users of Population Statistics. The consultants said Belfast does not have the population to support a light rail system, suggesting that investment in bus-based rapid transit would be preferable. [47], Belfast saw some of the worst of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, particularly in the 1970s, with rival paramilitary groups formed on both sides. [242], Ulster University, created in its current form in 1984, is a multi-centre university with a campus in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast. Belfast saw the worst of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, with nearly half of the total deaths in the conflict occurring in the city. The Census held on 21 March 2021, Northern Ireland's centenary year, highlighted a population of 1,903,175 the highest ever but the data also shows that the population continues to age. [159] This represents a 1.60% increase since the 2001 Census. "That's because [of] the fundamentals of the UK economy and [because] people actually want to invest in the UK," he commented on that report.[180]. O'Reilly, D. 2010. " The Cathedral Quarter takes its name from St Anne's Cathedral (Church of Ireland) and has taken on the mantle of the city's key cultural locality. Golden Mile is the provincial capital of Northern Ireland was 768,810 facility comprises four stages of 16,000 feet. 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