Christianity is the largest religion in Northern Ireland. In the 2021 census, 79.7% of the Northern Irish population identified as Christians: Catholic (42.3%); Presbyterian (16.6%); Church of Ireland (11.5%); Methodist (2.4%); Other Christian (6.9%).

Jun 18, 2024 · Is Northern Ireland mostly Catholic or Protestant? According to the most recent national census data, there are now more Catholics than Protestants living in Northern Ireland. Catholics make up 42.3 percent of the population, while Protestants make up 30.5 percent.

Nov 10, 2023 · Based on this data, Northern Ireland does not have a majority Catholic population. However, Christian denominations collectively account for the vast majority of both people’s current religious beliefs and their family backgrounds.

Jun 20, 2024 · The most Catholic place in Northern Ireland is located in the historic counties of Londonderry, Fermanagh, and Tyrone, where Catholic majorities are prevalent. These areas have a significant Catholic population and are known for their strong Catholic identity.

Apr 11, 2023 · There are now more Catholics than Protestants living in Northern Ireland, according to the most recent national census data, with a 42.3 percent share of Catholics to 30.5 percent...

Jun 22, 2024 · The majority of Catholics in Ireland are found in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. While Northern Ireland is predominantly Protestant with a Catholic minority, the Republic of Ireland has a majority of Catholics.

6 days ago · For the first time ever, a Catholic has become the leader of Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom that was mostly Protestant when created over 100 years ago

Sep 23, 2022 · The results of the 2021 Northern Ireland census have been released and they show that 42.3% of the population identify as Catholic and 37.3% as Protestant or other Christian. The census...

Sep 22, 2022 · Northern Ireland's 2021 census has shown that for the first time in 101 years of history of the region, 45.7% of the population are Catholic while 43.5% are Protestant.

Oct 3, 2022 · The first round of the 2021 Northern Irish census results were released on Sept. 22, and it produced a shocker: Catholics now outnumber Protestants for the first time since the Northern Irish...