The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs published Key Rural Issues 2025. The report presents data from government and non-government sources. It examines urban and rural differences across various domains.

The publication uses publicly available statistics. Data years vary by table and figure due to multiple sources. Figures may change from revisions.

Statistics and Analytical Services Branch prepared the report. The branch operates from Clare House at 303 Airport Road West in Belfast, BT3 9ED.

Media queries go to the DAERA Press Office at pressoffice.group@daera-ni.gov.uk or 028 9016 3460. The Executive Information Service handles out-of-hours enquiries at 028 9037 8110.