HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in Ireland
Ireland: HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) was 36.86 in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
36.86
Change on year
down 13.1%
World rank
18th
of 27 countries
All-time high
91.83
in 2000
All-time low
36.86
in 2026
Years of data
30
1997–2026
HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in Ireland, 1997–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Ireland is 36.86, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.1% on the previous year and down 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Ireland peaked at 91.83 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 36.86, in 2026.
Ireland ranks 18th of 27 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 30 years of available data.
HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 82.11 | — |
| 1998 | 84.4 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 85.04 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 91.83 | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 89.91 | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 80.31 | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 84.46 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 87.31 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 85.72 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 84.46 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 67.63 | -19.9% |
| 2008 | 67.84 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 71.5 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 74.28 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 72.11 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 54.85 | -23.9% |
| 2013 | 58.7 | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 62.49 | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 57.39 | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 55.89 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 58.21 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 54.32 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 61.43 | +13.1% |
| 2020 | 48.85 | -20.5% |
| 2021 | 65.5 | +34.1% |
| 2022 | 59.88 | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 57.59 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 50.82 | -11.8% |
| 2025 | 42.42 | -16.5% |
| 2026 | 36.86 | -13.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 36.86 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48.05, 77% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 36.86 is below the median for high income countries, which is 48.01, 77% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83.85 | 82.11 | 85.04 | 3 |
| 2000s | 81.1 | 67.63 | 91.83 | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.97 | 54.32 | 74.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.7 | 36.86 | 65.5 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 67.14 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1102 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 12,444 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 103.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0079 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 893.09 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Ireland?
- Hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Ireland was 36.86 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 91.83 in 2000.
- What is the lowest hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.86 in 2026.
- How does Ireland rank for hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally)?
- Ireland ranks 18th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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