Publications

This circular provides information on Cinemagic and Inclusive Futures source of funding and CDR coding guidance.

This is a one year on update on progress made since the previous report in December 2024.

Department for the Economy have published a factsheet detailing how Characteristics of FE Students have changed over a 10 year period

DfE Statistics Information, Analysis and Research Branch sought users’ views on work undertaken to develop an improved statistical measure of Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation (ECRG) in Northern Ireland and the development of an improved...

This statistical bulletin has been produced by the Department for the Economy (DfE), Northern Ireland (NI) and provides information on the number of NI students enrolled at UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and the number...

This statistical release has been produced by the Department for the Economy (DfE), Northern Ireland (NI) and provides information on Higher Education (HE) qualifications gained by students at NI higher education institutions (HEIs) and by...

This report explores the material footprint for Northern Ireland, based on estimates produced by the University of Leeds (UoL). This provides an overview of the total material footprint estimates between 2001 and 2022, including detailed...

This publication presents analysis on the fourth year of Traineeships. Traineeships are delivered by the six regional colleges of Further Education and allow you to achieve a full Level 2 qualification. The official statistics release...

The Energy Strategy Targets and Metrics Monitoring reports aim to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of key statistics and information relating to the targets and metrics associated with the Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland

This circular states the Cinemagic and Inclusive Futures Source of Funding code will change from SOF 71 to SOF 79. It includes updated guidance on participants under 18 and enrolment status.

This circular provides updated guidance on participants under 18, enrolment status and course start dates.

This publication outlines the new approach to AI Strategic Direction

This publication presents information on Renewable Electricity Generation for Northern Ireland. It details information on the percentage of electricity consumption in Northern Ireland generated from renewable sources as well as information on the type of...

This statistical bulletin presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students (both regulated and non-regulated) in the Northern Ireland Further Education Sector covering academic years 2020/21 to 2024/25. The statistics presented cover the characteristics...

A Guide to Careers Support for Ethnic Minorities Living in Northern Ireland is a practical resource offering clear guidance and signposts on topics such as education and training, qualification equivalence, and looking for employment. It...

The NI report is broadly structured to mirror the dimensions of work quality laid out in the Carnegie Framework. This report concentrates on the non-pay aspects of job quality. Information on pay and benefits is...

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is between the Center for Language Education and Cooperation and the Department for the Economy and outlines the ways in which the parties will cooperate regarding Chinese language education in...

This paper has been prepared by Dr Lisa Wilson, Senior Economist at the Nevin Economic Research Institute, Adjunct Associate Professor University College Dublin and the Minister for the Economy’s ‘Critical Friend’.

The Department for the Economy provides statistics on the Skills for Life and Work programme in Northern Ireland

List of the WorldSkills UK National Finals results 2025.