The number of adults engaging in arts and culture in Northern Ireland has fallen once again.
Continuous Household Survey data for 2020/21 shows 81% of adults engaged in arts and culture in the last 12 months, compared to 87% in 2019/20.
This year's figure represents the lowest recorded for engagement in arts and culture since 2008/09.
Despite the overall decrease, the number of adults using public libraries increased from 23% to 28%.
The number of adults visiting a museum or science centre remained stable at 37%.
This year's report is the first to record engagement against deprivation. 84% of adults living in Northern Ireland's least deprived areas engaged in arts and culture compared to 78% living in the most deprived areas.
Published: 06-10-2021