The annual inflation rate in Ireland surged to 3.6% in March of 2026 from 2.7% in the previous month, reflecting the highest inflation in over two years. The surge was aligned with faster price growth in all of Europe as the outbreak of war in the Middle East triggered a shock in the supply of energy that lifted its costs. Prices for energy products surged 12.3%, corresponding to nearly 19% of the Irish consumer basket and lifting costs for housing and utilities (7.2%) and transportation (2.8%). In turn, food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation remained relatively close to target at 2.3%. From the previous month, the Irish CPI jumped by 1.6% due to an 11.1% monthly surge in energy products. source: Central Statistics Office Ireland

Inflation Rate in Ireland increased to 3.60 percent in March from 2.70 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Ireland averaged 4.31 percent from 1976 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 23.15 percent in October of 1981 and a record low of -6.56 percent in October of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Ireland Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Ireland increased to 3.60 percent in March from 2.70 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Ireland is expected to be 4.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Ireland Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.50 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-12 11:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 2.7% 2.7% 2.4%
2026-04-09 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 3.6% 2.7% 3.7%
2026-05-14 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 3.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 105.90 104.20 points Mar 2026
Core Consumer Prices 105.60 104.80 points Mar 2026
Core Inflation Rate 2.70 2.80 percent Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 107.70 103.70 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 106.10 100.90 points Mar 2026
Export Prices 95.60 94.80 points Dec 2025
Food Inflation 2.30 3.30 percent Mar 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.85 101.09 points Mar 2026
Import Prices 105.80 104.80 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 3.60 2.70 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.60 0.90 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 103.50 104.70 points Feb 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY -5.50 -5.20 percent Feb 2026


Ireland Inflation Rate
In Ireland, the most important categories in the consumer price index are: housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (16 percent of total weight); restaurants and hotels (15 percent); transport (14 percent); miscellaneous goods and services (12 percent); and food and non-alcoholic beverages (11 percent). The index also includes: recreation and culture (7 percent); alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6 percent); furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (5 percent). Clothing and footwear; health; communications; and education account for the remaining 13 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.60 2.70 23.15 -6.56 1976 - 2026 percent Monthly
2023M12=100

News Stream
Irish Inflation Rate Rises to 2-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland surged to 3.6% in March of 2026 from 2.7% in the previous month, reflecting the highest inflation in over two years. The surge was aligned with faster price growth in all of Europe as the outbreak of war in the Middle East triggered a shock in the supply of energy that lifted its costs. Prices for energy products surged 12.3%, corresponding to nearly 19% of the Irish consumer basket and lifting costs for housing and utilities (7.2%) and transportation (2.8%). In turn, food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation remained relatively close to target at 2.3%. From the previous month, the Irish CPI jumped by 1.6% due to an 11.1% monthly surge in energy products.
2026-04-09
Ireland Inflation Steady at 2.7%
Annual inflation rate in Ireland was unchanged at 2.7% in February, remaining at its lowest level since September 2025. Price growth slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.3% vs 3.9% in January), clothing and footwear (5.7% vs 7.3%), and recreation, sport and culture (4.2% vs 4.8%). In addition, costs decreased further for transport (-0.3% vs -0.1%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-1.1% vs -0.6%). Meanwhile, inflation picked up for housing and utilities (3.2% vs 3.0%), information and communication (1.0% vs 0.5%), restaurants and accommodation services (3.7% vs 3.3%), and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (0.9% vs 0.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.9% in February, rebounding from a 0.9% fall in January.
2026-03-12
Ireland Inflation Lowest in 4 Months
Annual inflation rate in Ireland edged down to 2.7% in January 2026, the lowest in four months, from 2.8% in December. Price growth eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.9% vs 4.1% in December), housing and utilities (3% vs 3.3%), information and communication (0.5% vs 1.3%), restaurants and accommodation services (3.3% vs 3.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (0.3% vs 3.1%). Additionally, costs decreased for transport (-0.1% vs 0.2%) and furnishings, household equipment, and routine maintenance (-0.6% vs -0.4%). In contrast, prices rose faster for clothing and footwear (7.3% vs 5.7%) and recreation, sport, and culture (4.8% vs 1.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.9% in January, reversing a 0.5% rise in December.
2026-02-19