Official Statistics

Further Education Sector Activity Northern Ireland: 20/21 - 24/25

This statistical bulletin presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students in the NI FE Sector covering academic years 2020/21 to 2024/25.

• From: Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland) and Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
• Published: 4 December 2025

Applies to Northern Ireland

Documents

Further Education Sector Activity in Northern Ireland: 2020/21 to 2024/25

https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/articles/further-education-college-statistics

Details

This statistical bulletin presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students (both regulated and non-regulated) in the Northern Ireland further education sector covering academic years 2020/21 to 2024/25. The statistics presented cover the characteristics of those enrolling in FE colleges along with analysis of areas of deprivation, funding streams and performance (retention, achievement and success rates).

Published 4 December 2025