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Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2005

The Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2005 (NIMDM 2005) is a measure of multiple deprivation at the small area level. The NIMDM 2005 comprises 7 domains of deprivation which combine to form the multiple deprivation measure. The NIMDM 2005 is the official measure of spatial deprivation and will be commended for use across NI Government. The measures are available at Output Area, Super Output Area, Local Government District and Parliamentary Constituency Levels.

To view or download the spreadsheets in the Data Catalogue click: View Data Catalogue

Click on the links below to view the report and associated documents.

NI MDM 2005 Report (pdf 5.70 MB)
Guidance Leaflet (pdf 0.17 MB)
A User's Guide (pdf 0.47 MB)
Help on the measures
Frequently Asked Questions
Interactive Maps
Public Information Seminar (pdf 0.47 MB)
Deprivation across the UK
Previous Deprivation Measures


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