Official statistics announcement

Personnel Statistics for the Northern Ireland Civil Service 2026

Information on staffing numbers in the Northern Ireland Civil Service 2025/26.

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

• Proposed release: August to September 2026
• Cancellation date: 28 July 2026 12:17pm

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.