In the 2021 census of Northern Ireland, 20,930 people (1.14% of the population) stated that they can speak, read, write and understand Ulster Scots, 26,570 people (1.45% of the population) stated they can speak but cannot read or write Ulster Scots, and 190,613 people (10.38% of the population) reported having some knowledge of it.
in the 2021 census of northern ireland 20930 people (114% of the population) stated that they can speak read write and understand ulster scots 26570 people (145% of the population) stated they can speak but cannot read or write ulster scots and 190613 people (1038% of the population) reported having some knowledge of it