The Census Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (1969 c. 8 (N.I.))

was an act of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, which was passed on 24 June 1969.

[1] It enabled ministers to order a census of population in Northern Ireland at intervals of five years or more.

It remains the primary legislation for conducting censuses in Northern Ireland.

The Schedule to the Act list the 'Matters in respect of which particulars may be required'.