Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Ireland
Ireland: Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data was 23.1 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Ireland, 1985–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Ireland is 23.1, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 26.2% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Ireland peaked at 45.5 in 1998 and was at its lowest, -60.2, in 2008.
Ireland ranks 1st of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -34 | — |
| 1986 | -31 | -8.8% |
| 1987 | -31 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 13 | -141.9% |
| 1989 | 22.5 | +73.1% |
| 1990 | -19.5 | -186.7% |
| 1991 | -3 | -84.6% |
| 1992 | -28 | +833.3% |
| 1993 | -33 | +17.9% |
| 1994 | 12.5 | -137.9% |
| 1995 | 25 | +100.0% |
| 1996 | 35.5 | +42.0% |
| 1997 | 11 | -69.0% |
| 1998 | 45.5 | +313.6% |
| 1999 | 29.5 | -35.2% |
| 2000 | 39.3 | +33.2% |
| 2001 | -9.7 | -124.7% |
| 2002 | -17.7 | +82.5% |
| 2003 | 16.5 | -193.2% |
| 2004 | 23.6 | +43.0% |
| 2005 | 10.2 | -56.8% |
| 2006 | -12.2 | -219.6% |
| 2007 | -28.9 | +136.9% |
| 2008 | -60.2 | +108.3% |
| 2009 | -56.4 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | -34.4 | -39.0% |
| 2011 | -18.9 | -45.1% |
| 2012 | -17.5 | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 10.6 | -160.6% |
| 2014 | 19 | +79.2% |
| 2015 | 15.5 | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 24.4 | +57.4% |
| 2017 | 17.8 | -27.0% |
| 2018 | 38.9 | +118.5% |
| 2019 | 16.3 | -58.1% |
| 2020 | 6.9 | -57.7% |
| 2021 | 28.7 | +315.9% |
| 2022 | 19.8 | -31.0% |
| 2023 | 11.2 | -43.4% |
| 2024 | 24.8 | +121.4% |
| 2025 | 18.3 | -26.2% |
| 2026 | 23.1 | +26.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 23.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -4.15. (30 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 23.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is -5.6. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -833.3% | -3 | -28 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -12.1 | -34 | 22.5 | 5 |
| 1990s | 7.55 | -33 | 45.5 | 10 |
| 2000s | -9.55 | -60.2 | 39.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.17 | -34.4 | 38.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.97 | 6.9 | 28.7 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 2 Greece 21.5 compare
- 3 Netherlands 18.8 compare
- 4 Netherlands 15.6 compare
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 374.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0082 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,078 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 787.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Ireland?
- Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Ireland was 23.1 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 45.5 in 1998.
- What is the lowest economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -60.2 in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data?
- Ireland ranks 1st out of 42 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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