HICP - Information and communication (Neither seasonally nor working) in Ireland
Ireland: HICP - Information and communication (Neither seasonally nor working) was 36.31 in 2026. ▲ Rising
HICP - Information and communication (Neither seasonally nor working) in Ireland, 1997–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
In 2026, hicp - information and communication (neither seasonally nor working) in Ireland stood at 36.31.
That represents a change of down 24.9% on the previous year and down 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - information and communication (neither seasonally nor working) in Ireland peaked at 61.38 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 23.68, in 2001.
That places Ireland 21st out of 27 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
HICP - Information and communication (Neither seasonally nor working) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 32.61 | — |
| 1998 | 31.56 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 28.41 | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 26.47 | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 23.68 | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 35.32 | +49.2% |
| 2003 | 33.88 | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 34.29 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 33.59 | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 32.55 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 52.62 | +61.7% |
| 2008 | 50.96 | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 50.55 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 51.4 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 52.76 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 61.38 | +16.3% |
| 2013 | 52.57 | -14.4% |
| 2014 | 50.65 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 49.65 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 50.94 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 50.13 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 47.46 | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 45.58 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 41.01 | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 53.54 | +30.6% |
| 2022 | 50.98 | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 48.34 | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 43.97 | -9.0% |
| 2025 | 48.38 | +10.0% |
| 2026 | 36.31 | -24.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 36.31 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 43.8, 83% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 36.31 is below the median for high income countries, which is 44.1, 82% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where HICP - Information and communication (Neither seasonally nor working) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +61.7% | 32.55 | 52.62 |
| 2002 | +49.2% | 23.68 | 35.32 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30.86 | 28.41 | 32.61 | 3 |
| 2000s | 37.39 | 23.68 | 52.62 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.25 | 45.58 | 61.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.08 | 36.31 | 53.54 | 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 - information and communication (neither seasonally nor working) in Ireland?
- Hicp - information and communication (neither seasonally nor working) in Ireland was 36.31 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - information and communication (neither seasonally nor working) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 61.38 in 2012.
- What is the lowest hicp - information and communication (neither seasonally nor working) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.68 in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for hicp - information and communication (neither seasonally nor working)?
- Ireland ranks 21st out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - information and communication (neither seasonally nor working) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Information and communication (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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