Northern Ireland registered 287 deaths in the week ending 10 April 2026, according to provisional data released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.

This total marks a drop of 50 from the 337 deaths in the previous week. The figure fell short of the estimated 330 expected deaths, based on mortality rates and trends, resulting in 43 fewer deaths than anticipated.

Of the deaths, 154 involved males and 133 involved females. Expected deaths stood at 169 for males and 161 for females, yielding 15 fewer male deaths and 28 fewer female deaths than projected.

Year-to-date through 10 April 2026, Northern Ireland recorded 5,605 deaths. Males accounted for 50.9% and females 49.1%. Some 67.6% occurred among those aged 75 and over.

Locations included hospitals for 45.5% of deaths, care homes for 17.6%, and residential addresses, hospices, or other sites for 36.9%.

Deaths mentioning flu or pneumonia on certificates totaled 46 that week, raising the 2026 year-to-date count to 1,090.

Provisional deaths occurring that week, including registrations up to 15 April, numbered 264. Registration offices closed for Easter holidays, potentially affecting totals.