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. source: Irish League of Credit Unions

Consumer Confidence in Ireland increased to 62.20 points in June from 59.40 points in May of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Ireland averaged 83.21 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 July of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Ireland increased to 62.20 points in June from 59.40 points in May of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Ireland is expected to be 62.00 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 69.00 points in 2027 and 75.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-25 10:50 PM
Consumer Confidence
May 59.4 53.3 51.5
2026-06-30 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Jun 62.2 59.4 62
2026-07-24 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Jul 62.2


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 62.20 59.40 points Jun 2026
Consumer Credit 14468.00 14436.00 EUR Million May 2026
Consumer Spending 37968.00 37751.00 EUR Million Mar 2026
Disposable Personal Income 405066.00 386370.00 EUR Million Dec 2024
Gasoline Prices 2.09 2.11 USD/Liter Jun 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 176514.00 175841.00 EUR Million Mar 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.00 0.50 percent May 2026
Retail Sales YoY 0.80 0.20 percent May 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
62.20 59.40 130.90 39.60 1996 - 2026 points Monthly

News Stream
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
Irish Consumer Sentiment Slips to Over 3-Year Low
Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 53.3 in April 2026 from 56.7 in the previous month, marking its lowest level since December 2022 and extending the decline for a second straight month. Still, the 3.4-point drop was far milder than March’s sharp 8.5-point fall, hinting the pace of deterioration is easing. The two-month slide also remains less severe than a year earlier, when U.S. tariff concerns hit sentiment. Survey authors noted Irish consumers are bracing for tougher conditions, but not in outright distress over current finances. Dublin recently trimmed its 2026 growth forecast to 1.5–2.1%, with the outlook hinging on how inflation responds to ongoing Middle East tensions.
2026-04-28