Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Ireland
Ireland: Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data was 14.6 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
14.6
Change on year
down 20.2%
World rank
5th
of 31 countries
All-time high
45.5
in 1998
All-time low
-60.2
in 2008
Years of data
42
1985–2026
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 14.6, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 20.2% on the previous year and down 40.2% 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 5th of 31 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 14.6 | -20.2% |
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 | 17.76 | 6.9 | 28.7 | 7 |
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 10.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6639 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 87,359 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 8.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6855 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 90,204 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.6066 current LCU per US$ of GDP (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 14.6 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 5th out of 31 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 40.2%. 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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