The EU-standard harmonised inflation rate (HICP) in Ireland quickened to 3.4% year-on-year in August 2026 from a five-month low of 3.1% in July, according to preliminary estimates. The main upward pressure came from energy prices, which surged by 11.8%, after a 6.5% advance in the previous month. Meanwhile, services inflation remained steady at 3.7%, while food price growth slowed significantly to 0.1% from 0.8%. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, harmonised inflation moderated to 2.6%, down from 2.9% in the previous month. On a monthly basis, harmonised consumer prices rose by 0.6% in August, the most in five months, up from a 0.1% in the month before, propelled by energy costs (+4.3%). source: Central Statistics Office Ireland

Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY in Ireland increased to 3.40 percent in August from 3.10 percent in July of 2026. Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY in Ireland averaged 2.06 percent from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 9.60 percent in June of 2022 and a record low of -2.90 percent in September of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY. Ireland Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-31 10:00 AM
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Aug 3.4% 3.1% 3.1%
2026-09-10 10:00 AM
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY Final
Aug 3.4% 3.1% 3.4% 3.4%
2026-10-01 10:00 AM
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Sep 3.4% 3.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 107.40 106.70 points Aug 2026
Core Consumer Prices 107.40 107.20 points Aug 2026
Core Inflation Rate 2.90 3.20 percent Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 110.10 109.20 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 107.70 104.60 points Aug 2026
Export Prices 96.80 96.30 points Jun 2026
Food Inflation 0.10 0.70 percent Aug 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 104.13 103.51 points Aug 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 0.10 percent Aug 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY 3.40 3.10 percent Aug 2026
Import Prices 111.80 111.70 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.70 3.40 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.70 0.10 percent Aug 2026
Wholesale Prices MoM 3.20 -0.20 percent Jul 2026
Producer Prices 111.20 107.70 points Jul 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY 7.30 3.50 percent Jul 2026


Ireland Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.40 3.10 9.60 -2.90 1996 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Ireland Harmonised Inflation Rate Inches Higher to 3.4%
The EU-standard harmonised inflation rate (HICP) in Ireland quickened to 3.4% year-on-year in August 2026 from a five-month low of 3.1% in July, according to preliminary estimates. The main upward pressure came from energy prices, which surged by 11.8%, after a 6.5% advance in the previous month. Meanwhile, services inflation remained steady at 3.7%, while food price growth slowed significantly to 0.1% from 0.8%. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, harmonised inflation moderated to 2.6%, down from 2.9% in the previous month. On a monthly basis, harmonised consumer prices rose by 0.6% in August, the most in five months, up from a 0.1% in the month before, propelled by energy costs (+4.3%).
2026-08-31
Ireland Harmonised Inflation at 5-Month Low
The EU-standard Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices in Ireland rose 3.1% year-on-year in July 2026, easing from a 3.2% increase in the previous month and marking the lowest reading since February, according to preliminary estimates. The slowdown was driven by softer energy inflation, which decelerated to 6.5% from 10.0% in June. Meanwhile, the HICP excluding energy and unprocessed food accelerated to 2.9% from 2.5%, food price inflation edged up to 0.8% from 0.5%, and services inflation ticked higher to 3.7% from 3.6%. On a monthly basis, harmonised consumer prices were unchanged in July, following a 0.1% increase in the previous month.
2026-07-30
Ireland Harmonised Inflation Rate Eases in June
The EU-harmonised inflation rate (HICP) in Ireland rose 3.2% year-on-year in June 2026, easing from 3.5% in the previous month and coming in slightly below the preliminary estimates of a 3.3% growth. The slowdown was mainly driven by softer energy price inflation, which eased to 10.0% from 11.9% in May. Additionally, food prices rose 0.5%, slowing from a downwardly revised 1.3% increase, while inflation for services and goods moderated to 3.6% and 2.8%, respectively, from 3.7% and 3.3%. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, harmonised inflation remained unchanged at 2.5% from the preceding period. On a monthly basis, the Irish HICP rose 0.3% in June, recovering from a 0.2% drop in May, matching preliminary estimates.
2026-07-09