Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 63.2 in August 2026 from July’s 61.6, marking its highest level since February. The latest reading was close to the level recorded before the Middle East conflict. The index stood at 65.2 in February before falling to a 40-month low of 53.3 in April due to a surge in fuel prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. However, the index remained well below the long-term survey average of 83.1 and the five-year index average of 64.1, even as the economy has continued to grow strongly. Increases in the August figures came despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures and an uncertain economic outlook. “This suggests this pressure is sustained as well as substantial,” the survey’s authors said. source: Irish League of Credit Unions

Consumer Confidence in Ireland increased to 63.20 points in August from 61.60 points in July of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Ireland averaged 83.09 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 September of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Ireland increased to 63.20 points in August from 61.60 points in July 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
2026-07-27 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Jul 61.6 62.2 62
2026-08-27 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Aug 63.2 61.6 61.1
2026-09-25 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Sep 63.2 58


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 63.20 61.60 points Aug 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 2.14 1.99 USD/Liter Aug 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 184310.00 182904.00 EUR Million Jul 2026
Retail Sales MoM 1.30 0.50 percent Jul 2026
Retail Sales YoY 2.20 0.90 percent Jul 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
63.20 61.60 130.90 39.60 1996 - 2026 points Monthly

News Stream
Irish Consumer Sentiment Rises to 6-Month High
Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 63.2 in August 2026 from July’s 61.6, marking its highest level since February. The latest reading was close to the level recorded before the Middle East conflict. The index stood at 65.2 in February before falling to a 40-month low of 53.3 in April due to a surge in fuel prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. However, the index remained well below the long-term survey average of 83.1 and the five-year index average of 64.1, even as the economy has continued to grow strongly. Increases in the August figures came despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures and an uncertain economic outlook. “This suggests this pressure is sustained as well as substantial,” the survey’s authors said.
2026-08-27
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