Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index declined slightly to 61.6 in July 2026 from June’s four-month high of 62.2, the first decline in three months, driven by persistent cost-of-living worries. The index remained well below the long-term survey average of 83.2 but above the 40-month low of 53.3 recorded in April due to a surge in fuel prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The survey showed that the subindices measuring current conditions, consumer expectations, and the economic outlook all fell slightly. "Concerns about the cost of living continue to outweigh all other economic issues," said Irish League of Credit Unions CEO David Malone. Annual inflation remained elevated at 3.4% in June, driven by rising housing, energy, and education costs, which increased pressure on household budgets. source: Irish League of Credit Unions

Consumer Confidence in Ireland decreased to 61.60 points in July from 62.20 points in June of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Ireland averaged 83.15 points from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 130.90 points in January of 2000 and a record low of 39.60 points in July of 2008. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Ireland Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Ireland decreased to 61.60 points in July from 62.20 points in June of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Ireland is expected to be 58.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Ireland Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around 64.00 points in 2027 and 71.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-30 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Jun 62.2 59.4 62
2026-07-27 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Jul 61.6 62.2 62
2026-08-26 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Aug 61.6 61.1


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 61.60 62.20 points Jul 2026
Consumer Credit 14532.00 14468.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Consumer Spending 37833.00 37495.00 EUR Million Mar 2026
Disposable Personal Income 410053.00 423844.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Gasoline Prices 1.99 2.09 USD/Liter Jul 2026
Households Debt to GDP 23.80 23.90 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Households Debt to Income 75.10 82.33 percent Dec 2024
Household Saving Ratio 10.90 14.70 percent Dec 2025
Private Sector Credit 182904.00 179435.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.40 0.40 percent Jun 2026
Retail Sales YoY 0.60 0.90 percent Jun 2026


Ireland Consumer Confidence
In Ireland, the Consumer Sentiment Index survey covers a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adults. The questionnaire assesses respondents’ perceptions on the general economy in the previous 12 months as well as expectations for next 12 months; perceptions of recent trends in unemployment and inflation; recent trends and likely future evolution in the household’s financial situation as well as savings and major purchases intentions. The Consumer Sentiment Index is calculated as the percentage of favourable replies minus the percentage of unfavourable replies, plus 100. The indicator varies on a scale of 0 to 200; a value of 0 indicates extreme lack of confidence, 100 neutrality and 200 extreme confidence.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
61.60 62.20 130.90 39.60 1996 - 2026 points Monthly

News Stream
Irish Consumer Morale Weakens Slightly
Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index declined slightly to 61.6 in July 2026 from June’s four-month high of 62.2, the first decline in three months, driven by persistent cost-of-living worries. The index remained well below the long-term survey average of 83.2 but above the 40-month low of 53.3 recorded in April due to a surge in fuel prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The survey showed that the subindices measuring current conditions, consumer expectations, and the economic outlook all fell slightly. "Concerns about the cost of living continue to outweigh all other economic issues," said Irish League of Credit Unions CEO David Malone. Annual inflation remained elevated at 3.4% in June, driven by rising housing, energy, and education costs, which increased pressure on household budgets.
2026-07-27
Irish Consumer Sentiment Hits 4-Month High
Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index rose to a four-month high of 62.2 in June 2026 from 59.4 in May, extending its recovery for a second consecutive month as concerns over household finances, the economic outlook, and future conditions eased. The index has rebounded by nine points over the past two months but remained below February’s 65.2 reading and well under its long-term average of 83.2, reflecting lingering uncertainty over a lasting peace in the Middle East and still-elevated retail fuel prices. Four of the five survey components improved, while confidence in the jobs market weakened amid Meta’s planned workforce reductions and growing concerns over AI-related employment risks. Although easing global oil prices and government energy support helped soften inflation concerns, households remained broadly pessimistic about their financial situation, signaling consumers are still cautious despite improving sentiment.
2026-06-30
Irish Consumer Sentiment Improves in May
Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 59.4 in May 2026 from a forty-month low of 53.3 in April, reversing more than half of the decline recorded over the previous two months as easing energy costs and government support measures improved confidence. The rebound followed a ceasefire in the Middle East that reduced fears of severe economic disruption and helped lower fuel prices, while stronger-than-expected public finances boosted expectations of further support for households and businesses. Still, sentiment remained well below the survey’s long-term average of 83.3, reflecting persistent concerns over living costs and economic uncertainty. A special survey question showed that only 56% of households could cover an unexpected €1,000 expense using savings or income, while around one in four would need to borrow from non-bank lenders, sell assets, or could not cope, underscoring persistent financial strains across Irish households.
2026-05-25