Key rural issues, Northern Ireland 2025
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Looks at rural issues in Northern Ireland, providing statistics on rural definition, land area and population; education; employment; industry; tourism; connectivity; access to services; quality of life; crime; and poverty.
Document History
First published: 7 May 2026.
Publisher Information
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is one of nine Northern Ireland departments, which has responsibility for food, farming, environmental, fisheries, forestry and sustainability policy and the development of the rural sector in Northern Ireland. Previously known as the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.
