Statistical Bulletins: Indicator 31 and Indicator 35

These statistical bulletins present data on and facilitate monitoring of population indicators informing Outcome 9 of The Outcomes Delivery Plan 2018/19: ‘We are a shared, welcoming and confident society that respects diversity’. All figures are 2017 unless otherwise stated.

1. Indicator 31: Percentage (%) of the population who think all leisure centres, parks, libraries and shopping centres are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics.

70% of all respondents think all facilities in their area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics.  This is a significant increase (of eight percentage points) since 2016.

• 72% of female respondents and 65% of male respondents believe that all facilities in their area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics.
• 65% of Catholic respondents; 75% of Protestant respondents; and 69% of respondents of ‘other’ religions, believe that all facilities in their area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics.
• The age group with the lowest proportion who think that all facilities in their area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics is 18-24 year olds (60%); the age group with the highest proportion who think this is 65 years and over (74%).

2. Indicator 35:  Percentage (%) of the population who believe their cultural identity is respected by society

66% of respondents believe their cultural identity is respected by society.  This is a significant decrease (of six percentage points) since 2016.

• 69% of female respondents and 63% of male respondents believe their cultural identity is respected by society.
• 67% of Catholic respondents said they believe their cultural identity is respected by society; 68% of Protestant respondents said this; and 62% of those with ‘other’ religions. 
• Across the age groups, those aged 18-24 were least likely to report that they believe their cultural identity is respected by society (62%); with 73% of those aged 65 years and over of this opinion.

The report is available on the Executive Office Statistics and Research Branch section of The Executive Office website.

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