Official statistics announcement

Employment in the Northern Ireland Civil Service - 1 April 2026

This bulletin provides details of NICS staff numbers on a quarterly basis and provides comparisons with the previous quarter, the wider public sector. Subject to review, these statistics will be released between May and June 2026.

• From: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency and Department of Finance (Northern Ireland)
• Published: 31 July 2025
• Last updated: 23 June 2026

• Proposed release: May to June 2026
• Cancellation date: 29 May 2026 10:56am

Statistics release cancelled

This publication will be updated. The Employment in the Northern Ireland Civil Service was reviewed in 2025 and will be streamlined and improved to meet user needs. Further updates will be provided in due course