The reasons for the downturn in population from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency are many and varied.
Here are the results:
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Next comes the Gregstown ward in Newtownards which saw a population drop of -4.7% in the five years. Here the population dropped from 4,413 to 4,207.
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Next on the list is Foyle Springs in Derry/Londonderry - which saw a population drop of 4.6%. According to the statistics the ward saw a decrease of 176 people.
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Next comes Andersonstown in west Belfast. This area saw a population drop of -4.5% in the last 5 years. This meant it lost 216 people between 2014 and 2019.
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The Victoria ward in Carrickfergus was the next population 'loser' with a decrease in population of -4.4% or 112 people between 2014 and 2019.