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Ireland Inflation Steady at 2.7%
Annual inflation rate in Ireland was unchanged at 2.7% in February, remaining at its lowest level since September 2025. Price growth slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.3% vs 3.9% in January), clothing and footwear (5.7% vs 7.3%), and recreation, sport and culture (4.2% vs 4.8%). In addition, costs decreased further for transport (-0.3% vs -0.1%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-1.1% vs -0.6%). Meanwhile, inflation picked up for housing and utilities (3.2% vs 3.0%), information and communication (1.0% vs 0.5%), restaurants and accommodation services (3.7% vs 3.3%), and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (0.9% vs 0.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.9% in February, rebounding from a 0.9% fall in January.
Published on 2026-03-12

Ireland Inflation Lowest in 4 Months
Annual inflation rate in Ireland edged down to 2.7% in January 2026, the lowest in four months, from 2.8% in December. Price growth eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.9% vs 4.1% in December), housing and utilities (3% vs 3.3%), information and communication (0.5% vs 1.3%), restaurants and accommodation services (3.3% vs 3.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (0.3% vs 3.1%). Additionally, costs decreased for transport (-0.1% vs 0.2%) and furnishings, household equipment, and routine maintenance (-0.6% vs -0.4%). In contrast, prices rose faster for clothing and footwear (7.3% vs 5.7%) and recreation, sport, and culture (4.8% vs 1.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.9% in January, reversing a 0.5% rise in December.
Published on 2026-02-19

Ireland Inflation Rate Eases to 3-Month Low
The annual inflation rate eased to 2.8% in November 2025 from a near two-year high of 3.2% in the previous month. It marked the lowest reading since September, as price pressures moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.1% vs 4.3% in November), housing and utilities (3.3% vs 3.5%), transport (0.2% vs 2.6%), and recreation and culture (1.8% vs 3.3%). In addition, prices were stable for health (2.7%), communications (1.3%), education (8.9%), and restaurants and hotels (3.6%). On the other hand, prices increased at a faster pace for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs 2.5%) and clothing and footwear (5.7% vs 4.4%), while deflation softened for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-0.4% vs -0.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.5%, rebounding from a 0.2% fall in November.
Published on 2026-01-15

Ireland Inflation Rate Hits 21-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 3.2% in November 2025, from 2.9% in the previous month. It marked the highest reading since February 2024, as prices increased at a faster pace in the majority of components, particularly housing and utilities (3.5% vs 2.9% in October), transport (2.6% vs 1.6%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.5% vs 2%), clothing and footwear (4.4% vs 3.6%), health (2.7% vs 2.4%), recreation and culture (3.3% vs 2.9%), education (8.9% vs 8.4%), restaurants and hotels (3.6% vs 3.3%), and miscellaneous goods and services (3% vs 2.4%). On the other hand, costs edged down for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.3% vs 4.5%) and communications (1.3% vs 1.4%), while deflation continued for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-0.6% vs -0.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.2%, reversing a 0.5% rise in October 2025.
Published on 2025-12-11

Ireland Inflation Rises to 19-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 2.9% in October 2025 from 2.7% in the previous month, marking the highest level since March 2024. Prices rose at a faster pace for education (8.4% vs 2.3%), restaurants and hotels (3.3% vs 3.0%), recreation and culture (2.9% vs 2.7%), and transport (1.6% vs 1.2%). At the same time, deflation eased for furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-0.4% vs -0.6%). On the other hand, inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.5% vs 4.7%), clothing and footwear (3.6% vs 3.7%), housing (2.9% vs 2.3%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.0% vs 3.5%), miscellaneous goods and services (2.4% vs 3.7%), health (2.4% vs 2.5%), and communication (1.4% vs 1.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.5% in October, recovering from a 0.2% drop in the previous month.
Published on 2025-11-13

Ireland Inflation Hits 18-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 2.7% in September 2025 from 2% in the previous month. This marked the highest level since March 2024, driven by a rebound in transport costs (1.2% vs -2.3% in August) and higher prices for clothing and footwear (3.7% vs 3.4%), recreation and culture (2.7% vs 2%), restaurant and hotels (3% vs 2.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (3.7% vs 1.9%). In contrast, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.7% vs 5.1%) and housing and utilities (2.5% vs 2.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased by 0.2%, reversing a 0.4% increase in August. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, climbed to 2.8% in September, the highest since August 2024, from 2.1% in the prior month.
Published on 2025-10-09

Ireland Inflation Hits 18-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 2.7% in September 2025 from 2% in the previous month. This marked the highest level since March 2024, driven by a rebound in transport costs (1.2% vs -2.3% in August) and higher prices for clothing and footwear (3.7% vs 3.4%), recreation and culture (2.7% vs 2%), restaurants and hotels (3% vs 2.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (3.7% vs 1.9%). In contrast, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.7% vs 5.1%), housing and utilities (2.3% vs 2.4%), and health (2.5% vs 2.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased by 0.2%, reversing a 0.4% increase in August. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, climbed to 2.8% in September, the highest since August 2024, from 2.1% in the prior month.
Published on 2025-10-09

Ireland Inflation Hits 18-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 2.7% in September 2025 from 2% in the previous month. This marked the highest level since March 2024, driven by a rebound in transport costs (1.2% vs -2.3% in August), alongside rising prices for clothing and footwear (3.7% vs 3.4%), recreation and culture (2.7% vs 2%), restaurant and hotels (3% vs 2.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (3.7% vs 1.9%). In contrast, inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.7% vs 5.1%) and housing and utilities (2.5% vs 2.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased by 0.2%, reversing a 0.4% rise in August. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, climbed to 2.8% in September, the highest since August 2024, from 2.1% in the prior month.
Published on 2025-10-09

Ireland Inflation Rises to 4-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 2% in August 2025, the highest in four months, from 1.7% in July. The increase was mainly driven by higher prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.1% vs 4.7% in July) and a sharp rebound in clothing and footwear costs (3.4% vs -2.4%). Meanwhile, price growth eased slightly for recreation and culture (2% vs 2.3%), restaurants and hotels (2.6% vs 2.7%), miscellaneous goods and services (1.9% vs 2.2%), while remained steady for housing and utilities (at 2.4%), health (at 2.6%), and education (at 2.3%). Transport costs also continued to fall, albeit at a slower pace (-2.3% vs -2.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.4%, following a 0.1% rise in the previous month. Core inflation — which excludes energy and unprocessed food — picked up to 2.1%, from a four-year low of 1.8% in July.
Published on 2025-09-11

Ireland Inflation Rises to 4-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 2% in August 2025, the highest in four months, from 1.7% in July. The increase was mainly driven by higher prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.1% vs 4.7% in July) in clothing and footwear costs (3.4% vs -2.4%). Meanwhile, price growth eased slightly for recreation and culture (2% vs 2.3%), restaurants and hotel (2.6% vs 2.7%), miscellaneous goods and services (1.9% vs 2.2%), while remained steady for housing and utilities (at 2.4%), health (at 2.6%), and education (at 2.3%). Transport costs also continued to fall, albeit at a slower pace (-2.3% vs -2.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.4%, following a 0.1% rise in the previous month. Core inflation — which excludes energy and unprocessed food — picked up to 2.1%, from a four-year low of 1.8% in July.
Published on 2025-09-11

Ireland Inflation Slows to 1.7% in July
The annual inflation rate in Ireland eased to 1.7% in July 2025 from 1.8% in the previous month. The slowdown was mainly driven by deeper price declines in transport (-2.8% vs -2.0%) and clothing & footwear (-2.4% vs -2.3%), alongside a slower price increase in recreation and culture (2.3% vs 3.5%). In contrast, price growth accelerated in restaurants and hotels (2.7% vs 2.4%), housing and utilities (2.4% vs 1.9%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.7% vs 4.6%). Meanwhile, core inflation — which excludes energy and unprocessed food — eased to 1.8% in July from 2.0% a month earlier, marking a four-year low. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1%, easing from a 0.5% increase in June.
Published on 2025-08-07

Ireland Inflation Slows to 1.7% in July
The annual inflation rate in Ireland eased to 1.7% in July 2025 from 1.8% in the previous month. The slowdown was mainly driven by deeper price declines in transport (-2.8% vs -2.0%) and clothing & footwear (-2.4% vs -2.3%), alongside a slower price increase in recreation and culture (2.3% vs 3.5%). In contrast, price growth accelerated in restaurants and hotels (2.7% vs 2.4%), housing and utilities (2.4% vs 1.9%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.7% vs 4.6%). Meanwhile, core inflation — which excludes energy and unprocessed food — eased to 1.8% in June from 2.0% a month earlier, marking a five-year low. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1%, easing from a 0.5% increase in June.
Published on 2025-08-07

Ireland Inflation Edges Up in June
The annual inflation rate in Ireland edged up to 1.8% in June 2025 from 1.7% in the previous month. The uptick was mainly driven by faster price increases in food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.6% vs 4.0% in May), recreation and culture (3.5% vs 2.4%), and communications (1.8% vs 1.1%). However, these gains were partly offset by slower inflation in restaurants and hotels (2.4% vs 2.8%), housing and utilities (1.9% vs 2.0%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.2% vs 2.4%), alongside a steeper decline in clothing and footwear prices (-2.3% vs -1.9%). Meanwhile, core inflation — excluding energy and unprocessed food — inched up to 2.0% but remained relatively subdued. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.5% in June, following a flat reading in May.
Published on 2025-07-10

Ireland Inflation Cools to Five-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Ireland eased to 1.7% in May 2025 from 2.2% in the previous month, marking the slowest pace in five months. The deceleration was mainly driven by a sharp price decline in transport (-2.4% vs 1.8% in April), as well as softer price increases in housing and utilities (2.0% vs 2.2%), restaurants and hotels (2.8% vs 3.3%), and recreation and culture (2.4% vs 4.2%). Conversely, this slowdown was partially offset by faster price growth in food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.0% vs 3.4%), miscellaneous goods and services (2.4% vs 2.1%), and alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (3.1% vs 2.2). Meanwhile, core inflation — measured by the CPI excluding energy and unprocessed food — declined to 1.9%, the lowest since July 2021. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged in May, following a 0.4% rise in April.
Published on 2025-06-12

Ireland Inflation Rate Reaches 9-Month Peak
The annual inflation rate in Ireland climbed to 2.2% in April 2025, the highest since July 2024, up from 2% in the previous month. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, the CPI grew by 2.6%, also the highest in eight months. The divisions with the largest increases were in recreation & culture (4.2% vs 0.2% in March), driven by higher prices for package holidays, and in food & non-alcoholic beverages (3.4% vs 3.3%). Prices also rose in restaurants & hotels (3.3% vs 3.2%) and education (flat at 2.3%). In contrast, prices only fell in clothing & footwear (-2.6% vs -1.9%) and furnishings, household equipment & routine household maintenance (-0.9% vs -0.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.4%, mainly due to increases in recreation & Culture (2.1% vs 0.5% in March) and communications (1.8% vs 0.4%).
Published on 2025-05-08

Ireland Inflation Rate Picks Up to 8-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 2% in March 2025 from 1.8% in February, the highest since July. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, the CPI grew by 2.2%. The divisions with the largest increases were alcoholic beverages & tobacco (+4.2%), due to higher prices for tobacco products and alcoholic drinks sold in supermarkets and off-licences, and food & non-alcoholic beverages (+3.3%). Also, cost advanced for restaurants & hotels (+3.2%) and health (+2.6%). On the other hand, prices fell for clothing & footwear (-1.9%) and furnishings, household equipment & routine household maintenance (-0.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.7%, driven by transport (+1.9%) and restaurants & hotels (+1.2%).
Published on 2025-04-10

Ireland Inflation Rate Edges Down to 1.8%
The annual inflation rate in Ireland ticked down to 1.8% in February 2025 from January’s six-month high of 1.9%. Main downward pressure came from prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.5% vs 2.6% in January), housing and utilities (0.3% vs 0.4%), and transport (2.4% vs 3.9%). Price growth also slowed for restaurants and hotels (3.1% vs 3.9%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.7% vs 3.8%), and health (2.5% vs 2.7%). Meanwhile, costs increased for recreation and culture (2.5% vs 1.5%) and communication (1.3% vs 1.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.9% in February, rebounding from a 0.8% drop in the previous month.
Published on 2025-03-13

Ireland Inflation Hits 6-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 1.9% in January 2025, up from 1.4% in the previous month. This was the highest reading since July 2024, driven by higher prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.6% vs 2% in December 2024), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.8% vs 3.1%), housing and utilities (0.4% vs 0.1%), health (2.7% vs 1.3%), transport (3.9% vs 1.6%), communication (1.2% vs 1.1%), restaurants and hotels (3.9% vs 3.7%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.5% vs 2.2%). In contrast, price growth slowed for recreation and culture (1.5% vs 3.3%), while costs remained steady for education (at 2.3%). At the same time, prices dropped at a softer pace for clothing and footwear (-6.5% vs -8%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-0.8% vs -1.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.8% in January, after a 0.9% rise in December.
Published on 2025-02-20

Ireland Inflation Rate Rises to 4-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland increased to 1.4% in December 2024 from 1% in the previous month. This marked the highest inflation rate since August, as prices accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2% vs 1.9% in November) and recreation and culture (3.3% vs 2.8%). Additionally, costs rebounded for transport (1.6% vs -1.6%) and housing and utilities (0.1% vs -0.2%). Meanwhile, prices eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.1% vs 3.5%), health (1.3% vs 1.4%), communications (1.1% vs 1.2%), and restaurants and hotels (3.7% vs 3.8%). At the same time, prices were stable for education (2.3%) and miscellaneous goods and services (2.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.9% in December 2024, rebounding from 0.5% in the previous month, and marking the highest reading since February.
Published on 2025-01-16

Ireland Inflation Rate Picks Up to 1%
The annual inflation rate in Ireland accelerated to 1.0% in November 2024, up from 0.7% in October. The largest price increases over the year were recorded in the restaurants & hotels sector (+3.8%), driven by higher costs for food and alcoholic beverages consumed at restaurants, cafes, and similar establishments, followed by alcoholic beverages & tobacco (+3.5%). Conversely, clothing & footwear (-7.5%) and transport (-1.6%) experienced the most significant annual declines. Core CPI, which excludes volatile items like energy and unprocessed food, rose by 2.0% in the 12 months to November 2024. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.5% from October, with notable declines in recreation & culture (-2.6%) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (-1.2%).
Published on 2024-12-12