Ireland Consumer Confidence

OECD standardised consumer confidence indicator (long-term average = 100).

Consumer Confidence in Ireland decreased to 98.01 points in Sep 2026 from 98.01 points in Aug 2026.

98.01
▼ −0.00Sep 2026 · previous 98.01Monthly · index points · Source: OECD — Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Ireland Consumer Confidence — History

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Ireland Consumer Confidence — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

Consumer Confidence in Ireland decreased to 98.01 points in Sep 2026 from 98.01 points in Aug 2026.

Over the last three months it rose twice and fell once.

Recent trend

A year earlier (Sep 2025) it was 98.62, so the latest figure is 0.61 lower.

Over the past five years the average was 98.82, with a range from 96.10 to 102.00. The latest value is below that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in Jan 1974 and has 633 monthly observations. The latest reading is higher than 25% of all of them.

The highest value on record is 104.73 (Nov 1999) and the lowest is 93.36 (Jun 1983). The long-run average is 100.00.

Compared with other countries

Among 41 economies with recent data, Ireland ranks 33rd from the top. The median across all these economies is 98.94, so Ireland is below the typical country.

Within Europe & Central Asia (25 economies with data) it ranks 22nd; the regional median is 98.97.

Statistics

Latest
98.01Sep 2026
Previous
98.01
5-year average
98.82
Long-run average
100.00since Jan 1974
All-time high
104.73Nov 1999
All-time low
93.36Jun 1983
Observations
633Monthly

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
Sep 202698.01▼ −0.00
Aug 202698.01▲ +0.15
Jul 202697.86▲ +0.41
Jun 202697.45▲ +0.29
May 202697.16▲ +0.09
Apr 202697.07▼ −0.47
Mar 202697.54▼ −0.66
Feb 202698.20▼ −0.30
Jan 202698.50▼ −0.05
Dec 202598.54▲ +0.02
Nov 202598.52▼ −0.01
Oct 202598.53▼ −0.08
Sep 202598.62▼ −0.04
Aug 202598.65▲ +0.01
Jul 202598.65▲ +0.01
Jun 202598.64▲ +0.16
May 202598.48▼ −0.01
Apr 202598.49▼ −0.48
Mar 202598.98▼ −0.66
Feb 202599.63▼ −0.73
Jan 2025100.36▼ −0.56
Dec 2024100.92▼ −0.34
Nov 2024101.26▼ −0.07
Oct 2024101.33▲ +0.32
Sep 2024101.02▲ +0.39
Aug 2024100.63▲ +0.33
Jul 2024100.30▲ +0.33
Jun 202499.97▲ +0.21
May 202499.76▼ −0.04
Apr 202499.80

Consumer Confidence — Ireland vs Peers

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Understanding Consumer Confidence — a simple guide

What it measures

The OECD standardised consumer confidence indicator, based on household surveys about their financial situation, the economy and plans for major purchases.

How it is calculated

Household survey answers are combined and standardised by the OECD so that 100 equals the long-term average.

Simple example

A reading of 97 means households are more pessimistic than usual.

▲ When it is high or rising

Optimistic households tend to spend more.

▼ When it is low or falling

Pessimistic households tend to save more and spend less.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

Consumer mood affects spending decisions; a sharp fall in confidence often comes before weaker retail sales.

How to read it

100 is the long-term average. Values above 100 mean households are more optimistic than usual; below 100, more pessimistic.

What to look at alongside it

Retail sales, inflation and unemployment.

Key terms

Sentiment
How people feel about the economy and their own finances.

Data source

OECD — Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (series OECD consumer confidence (CCI)), monthly data from Jan 1974 to Sep 2026. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

How to use the chart

Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current consumer confidence of Ireland?
Ireland consumer confidence was 98.01 in Sep 2026, compared with 98.01 in the previous period, according to OECD — Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest and lowest consumer confidence of Ireland?
Since Jan 1974, the highest reading was 104.73 (Nov 1999) and the lowest was 93.36 (Jun 1983).
What does consumer confidence measure?
The OECD standardised consumer confidence indicator, based on household surveys about their financial situation, the economy and plans for major purchases.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.