The provisional number of total deaths registered in Northern Ireland in the week ending 9 October 2026 was 321, according to figures released on 16 October by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). This was 33 fewer than the previous week’s total of 354.

The number of expected deaths for that week was estimated at 330, using a methodology based on mortality rates and trends. The relative number of excess deaths was therefore estimated at minus nine.

Of the 321 deaths registered, 153 were males and 168 were females. Expected deaths were estimated at 169 for males and 161 for females, giving excess death estimates of minus 16 for males and seven for females.

In 2026 to 9 October, there have been 13,784 deaths registered in Northern Ireland. Just over half of these (50.5%) were males and 49.5% were females. Over two-thirds (67.0%) of deaths were in the 75 years and over age group.

Of the deaths registered in 2026 so far, 6,243 (45.3%) took place in hospital, 2,430 (17.6%) in care homes, and 5,111 (37.1%) at residential addresses, hospices, or other locations.

The number of deaths mentioning flu and/or pneumonia on the death certificate registered in week 41 of 2026 totalled 53, bringing the total for 2026 so far to 2,332.

The provisional number of deaths occurring in the week ending 9 October (including those registered up to and including 14 October 2026) was 252.

Weekly deaths data are published by NISRA and are used to monitor mortality trends and detect excess deaths.