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.

• From: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency and Department of Finance (Northern Ireland)
• Published: 31 July 2025
• Last updated: 28 July 2026

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

Statistics release cancelled

Following a Consultation in 2025, the Employment in the Northern Ireland Civil Service report has been suspended. A new statistical series “NICS Workforce Statistics” is under development to better meet user needs.