Official Statistics

Key Rural Issues 2023

This publication aims to provide evidence to inform the future direction of rural policy in NI, to underpin the Rural Needs Act (2016) and to support equitable treatment of rural communities in policies and programmes across government.

• From: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Northern Ireland) and Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
• Published: 8 February 2024

Applies to Northern Ireland

Documents

Key Rural Issues 2023

https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/key-rural-issues

Details

The publication integrates evidence from across government in order to: - provide evidence to inform the future direction of rural policy in NI - underpin the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016 - support equitable treatment of rural communities in policies and programmes across government - inform rural stakeholders - stimulate and support wider debate and research on rural issues.

The publication illustrates within-rural as well as urban-rural differences and statistics are provided on Rural definition, land area and population; Education; Employment; Industry; Tourism; Connectivity; Access to services; Quality of life; Crime; and Poverty.

Published 8 February 2024