The EU-standard harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) in Ireland rose by 3.6% year-on-year in March 2026, accelerating from 2.5% in February, according to preliminary estimates. This marks the highest reading since October 2023, as energy prices surged by 12.3%, up from an increase of 0.1% in the previous month, influenced by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Central Statistical Office notes that these prices were collected before government measures on energy costs were introduced, which include a cut to fuel excise duty. Food prices are estimated to rise by 2.3% and services by 3.3%. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, harmonised inflation is estimated to have risen to 2.6%, up from 2.4% in February. source: Central Statistics Office Ireland

Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY in Ireland increased to 3.60 percent in March from 2.50 percent in February of 2026. Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY in Ireland averaged 2.04 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 April of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-12 11:00 AM
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY Final
Feb 2.5% 2.5% 2.4% 2.4%
2026-03-30 10:00 AM
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Mar 3.6% 2.5% 2.9%
2026-04-09 10:00 AM
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY Final
Mar 2.5% 3.6% 3.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 104.20 103.30 points Feb 2026
Core Consumer Prices 104.80 103.90 points Feb 2026
Core Inflation Rate 2.80 2.80 percent Feb 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 103.70 103.40 points Feb 2026
CPI Transportation 100.90 99.50 points Feb 2026
Export Prices 95.60 94.80 points Dec 2025
Food Inflation 3.30 3.90 percent Feb 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.85 101.09 points Mar 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM 1.80 0.80 percent Mar 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY 3.60 2.50 percent Mar 2026
Import Prices 105.80 104.80 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 2.70 2.70 percent Feb 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.90 -0.90 percent Feb 2026
Wholesale Prices MoM -1.10 1.40 percent Feb 2026
Producer Prices 103.50 104.70 points Feb 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY -5.50 -5.20 percent Feb 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
3.60 2.50 9.60 -2.90 1996 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Ireland Harmonised Inflation at 2023-Highs
The EU-standard harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) in Ireland rose by 3.6% year-on-year in March 2026, accelerating from 2.5% in February, according to preliminary estimates. This marks the highest reading since October 2023, as energy prices surged by 12.3%, up from an increase of 0.1% in the previous month, influenced by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Central Statistical Office notes that these prices were collected before government measures on energy costs were introduced, which include a cut to fuel excise duty. Food prices are estimated to rise by 2.3% and services by 3.3%. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, harmonised inflation is estimated to have risen to 2.6%, up from 2.4% in February.
2026-03-30
Irish Inflation Hits Almost 2-Year High
Ireland’s Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose by 3.2% year-on-year in November 2025, accelerating from 2.8% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the highest reading since December 2023, mainly driven by higher costs of energy, rising 3.3%, and food products, increasing 4.2%. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, the HICP rose by 3.0%, indicating continued underlying inflation pressures. On a monthly basis, harmonized consumer prices fell by 0.2% in November, reversing the 0.4% increase recorded in October.
2025-12-01
Irish Inflation Remains Elevated at 2.7% in October
Ireland’s Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose 2.7% year-on-year in October 2025, holding at its highest level since January 2024 and well above the ECB’s 2% target, according to a preliminary estimate. Energy prices increased 2.7%, while food prices surged 4.6%. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, the HICP rose 2.6%.
2025-10-30