Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 61.1 in September 2026 from 63.2 in August, marking its lowest level since May. The decline was marginal but reversed the previous month’s increase, leaving the index well below its long-term survey average of 83.0 and 10-year average of 76.1. The survey attributed the nervous mood to a combination of economic uncertainty and financial pressure, with consumers remaining consistently negative about the outlook for the Irish economy. The largest monthly decline was in the outlook for jobs, as cooling employment growth and further layoffs by technology companies weighed on confidence. Renewed concerns over sharply higher energy and motor-fuel prices, along with the threat of further inflation, also pressured sentiment, while repeated warnings over the sustainability of government spending added to economic concerns. Consumer confidence also weakened across the euro area in September after four months of recovery. source: Irish League of Credit Unions

Consumer Confidence in Ireland decreased to 61.10 points in September from 63.20 points in August of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Ireland averaged 83.03 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 October of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Ireland decreased to 61.10 points in September from 63.20 points in August of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Ireland is expected to be 60.00 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
2026-08-27 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Aug 63.2 61.6 61.1
2026-09-28 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Sep 61.1 63.2 63
2026-10-23 11:01 PM
Consumer Confidence
Oct 61.1 60


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 61.10 63.20 points Sep 2026
Consumer Credit 14767.00 14672.00 EUR Million Aug 2026
Consumer Spending 38209.00 37851.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Disposable Personal Income 410053.00 423844.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Gasoline Prices 2.12 2.14 USD/Liter Sep 2026
Households Debt to GDP 26.30 25.30 percent of GDP Mar 2026
Households Debt to Income 75.10 82.33 percent Dec 2024
Household Saving Ratio 19.10 18.70 percent Mar 2026
Private Sector Credit 185858.00 184462.00 EUR Million Aug 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.60 1.60 percent Aug 2026
Retail Sales YoY 4.30 2.70 percent Aug 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
61.10 63.20 130.90 39.60 1996 - 2026 points Monthly

News Stream
Irish Consumer Mood Falls to 4-Month Low
Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 61.1 in September 2026 from 63.2 in August, marking its lowest level since May. The decline was marginal but reversed the previous month’s increase, leaving the index well below its long-term survey average of 83.0 and 10-year average of 76.1. The survey attributed the nervous mood to a combination of economic uncertainty and financial pressure, with consumers remaining consistently negative about the outlook for the Irish economy. The largest monthly decline was in the outlook for jobs, as cooling employment growth and further layoffs by technology companies weighed on confidence. Renewed concerns over sharply higher energy and motor-fuel prices, along with the threat of further inflation, also pressured sentiment, while repeated warnings over the sustainability of government spending added to economic concerns. Consumer confidence also weakened across the euro area in September after four months of recovery.
2026-09-29
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