I would now like to ask you some questions about migrants to Northern Ireland. Migrants are people who come to live in Northern Ireland from other countries. They may come in order to work, study or to join family members.

There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

Migrant workers are generally good for Northern Ireland's economy

	%
Strongly agree	13
Agree	42
Neither agree or disagree	18
Disagree	15
Strongly disagree	7
Don't know	4

 

Go to results for men and women, people of different religions, and people of different ages.
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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Strongly agree	16	11
Agree	45	40
Neither agree or disagree	15	21
Disagree	15	15
Strongly disagree	6	8
Don't know	3	5

 

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Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Strongly agree	18	12	17	15	13	7
Agree	49	42	39	40	44	44
Neither agree or disagree	13	23	19	18	18	16
Disagree	11	17	14	14	16	18
Strongly disagree	6	4	8	9	6	7
Don't know	4	2	3	3	3	7

 

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Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Strongly agree	15	8	19
Agree	48	38	38
Neither agree or disagree	17	21	17
Disagree	13	20	12
Strongly disagree	5	9	9
Don't know	4	4	5

 

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