The reasons for the downturn in population are many and varied.
The statistics - for 2014 and 2019 - are taken from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
Here are the results:
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Number one in the list for population decline is Lisnagelvin with a drop in population of- 6%. This translates to 204 people between 2019 and 2014.
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In 2nd position comes Foyle Springs with a drop in population of -4.73% - or 175 people in the five year period.
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Next to see a decrease in population is Shantalloe East which saw a drop of 3.9%. This translates into the loss of 100 people.
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Next to lose the most population is Westland which saw a population drop of -3.4%. This can be translated into 100 people from the area.
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