The Director of Public Health Core Tables contain a range of demographic information such as home population figures and projections, births and fertility data, death rates, childhood immunisation rates, infectious diseases and population screening uptake rates.

These tables were originally produced by the Public Health Agency as a means of collating a series of information about the health of the population.  Over time this data has become available directly from PHA and NISRA websites and the PHA is considering ceasing to publish these Tables as a separate document.  As these are Official Statistics we need to formally consult on any major changes and we are keen to hear back from users about the impact this might have, and any steps we can take to make it easier to find the data, if we cease to publish it separately. 

To send feedback please email: phahealthintelligence@hscni.net

This publication has been revised (11 September 2026) following the withdrawal of Table 15b: Breast screening uptake rates.

A data quality issue has arisen whereby postcode information has been attributed to the wrong Health and Social Care Trust area resulting in incorrect data on breast screening uptake by Trust area.

Work is ongoing to produce revised data.