Categories in Belfast
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Belfast
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,837 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 1,561 | 27 years |
| Shopping | 1,432 | 45 years |
| Shopping other | 1,104 | 50 years |
| Other membership organizations | 802 | 40 years |
| Electronics stores | 756 | 29 years |
| Beauty salons | 664 | 16 years |
| Health and medical | 640 | 32 years |
| Real estate | 582 | 35 years |
| Clothing stores | 551 | 53 years |
| Hairdressers | 498 | 25 years |
| Cafes | 486 | 12 years |
| Car repair | 483 | 36 years |
| Lawyers legal | 481 | 62 years |
Belfast Facts
| Area | 138.1 km² |
| Population | 342,607 |
| Male Population | 164,481 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 178,126 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -9.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.5% |
| Median Age | 35.1 years (Male: 33.9, Female: 36.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $55,032 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 28 |
| Neighborhoods | City Centre, Dunmurry, Castlereagh, Carryduff, Dundonald |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 54.59682, -5.92541 |
| Postal Codes | BT1, BT10, BT11, BT12, BT13, More |
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Belfast Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 380,105 | 343,798 | 331,090 | 333,454 | 342,607 | 346,830 | 352,617 |
| Population Density | 2,753.1 / km² | 2,490.2 / km² | 2,398.1 / km² | 2,415.2 / km² | 2,481.5 / km² | 2,512.1 / km² | 2,554 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBelfast Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | -9.9% | -0.3% | +3.5% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Belfast Median Age
Median Age: 35.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 35.1 yrs | 36.5 yrs | 33.9 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Belfast Population Density
Population Density: 2,482 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 342,607 | 138.1 km² | 2,482 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Belfast Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Belfast
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Belfast
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Belfast
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Belfast
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Belfast Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $30,069 | $32,049 | $40,097 | $47,982 | $45,585 | $47,906 | $48,519 | $55,032 |
| Total GDP | $6.7B | $7.7B | $10.2B | $12.3B | $11.7B | $12.5B | $12.9B | $14.7B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Belfast CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 3,433,271 tn | 10.02 tn | 24,867.5 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Belfast CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,433,271 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24,867.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Belfast
(/ˈbɛl.fɑːst/ or /ˈbɛl.fæst/; from Irish: Béal Feirste, meaning "mouth of the sandbanks") is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. Most of Belfast, including the city centre, is in County Antrim, but parts of East and South Belfast are ..
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