Northern Ireland Census 2021 - MS-H03: Economic activity of Household Reference Person (HRP)

This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify Household Reference Persons (HRPs) in Northern Ireland by economic activity. The estimates are as at census day, 21 March 2021. Census 2021 took place during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic which will have affected the local labour market. This will have impacted on responses to the labour market questions on the census. For example, it is possible that some people on furlough may have identified as economically inactive, instead of temporarily away from work.

The census collected information on the usually resident population of Northern Ireland on census day (21 March 2021). Initial contact letters or questionnaire packs were delivered to every household and communal establishment, and residents were asked to complete online or return the questionnaire with information as correct on census day. Special arrangements were made to enumerate special groups such as students, members of the Travellers Community, HM Forces personnel etc. The Census Coverage Survey (an independent doorstep survey) followed between 12 May and 29 June 2021 and was used to adjust the census counts for under-enumeration.

'Part-time' is defined as working 30 hours or less per week. 'Full-time' is defined as working 31 or more hours per week.

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