Belfast at a glance
- Belfast population is 348,005
- 15 per cent of people are aged 65 years or older
- 72 per cent of school-leavers achieve at least five GCSEs including English and Maths with grades between A* to C
- 11,400 VAT registered businesses
- 247,100 jobs in the city (approximately)
- £28,677 average salary
- 70,000 students in further or higher education, training or apprenticeships
- 67 per cent employment rate
- 96 per cent of school-leavers enter education, employment or training
- 90 per cent of residential properties have broadband coverage; more than double UK average
- 57 per cent achieve two or more A-Levels with grades between A* to E
- 149,200 households
- access to world class airports, harbour and strong public transport infrastructure
- 800,000 trees with plans to plant one million more by 2035
- 33,000 properties at risk of surface water flooding
- generates the region's lowest amount of household waste per capita
- 92 per cent of residents consider the city as welcoming
- 42 per cent are aged 30 years or younger
