economic data
Change country9 indicators from Central Statistics Office (CSO)
Inflation rate4.1%▲ +0.4Sep 2026Unemployment rate4.9%▼ −0.1Q2 2026GDP growth rate−0.4%▲ +13.0Q2 2026Trade balance4.56B EUR▲ +756.50MJul 2026Labour force participation rate65.7%▲ +0.1Q2 2026Consumer price index107.6▲ +0.2%Sep 2026
All indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.0% | ▼ −0.1 | Q2 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Labour force participation rate | 65.7% | 65.6% | ▲ +0.1 | Q2 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 |
Upcoming releases
Ireland economic calendar →- 13 Oct 202610:00 UTCResidential Property Price IndexAug 2026
- 16 Oct 202610:00 UTCGoods Exports and ImportsAug 2026
- 27 Oct 202611:00 UTCWholesale Price IndexSep 2026
- 3 Nov 202611:00 UTCFlash Estimate of Harmonised Index of Consumer PricesOct 2026
- 4 Nov 202611:00 UTCMonthly UnemploymentOct 2026
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | GET /v1/economics/IRL/inflation | 1997 |
| Consumer price index | GET /v1/economics/IRL/cpi | 1996 |
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/IRL/unemployment | 1998 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/IRL/labour-force-participation | 1998 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/IRL/gdp-growth | 1996 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/IRL/gdp | 1995 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/IRL/trade | 1970 |
Common questions
What is the inflation rate in Ireland?
The inflation rate in Ireland was 4.1% in September 2026, released on 8 Oct 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in Ireland?
The unemployment rate in Ireland was 4.9% in Q2 2026.
What is the next economic release in Ireland?
Residential Property Price Index for August 2026, scheduled for 13 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC.
Where does this data come from?
Published by Central Statistics Office (CSO), and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.
