Inflation of consumer prices in Ireland
Ireland: Inflation of consumer prices was 2.21 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.21
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
123rd
of 190 countries
All-time high
20.88
in 1975
All-time low
-4.45
in 2009
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Ireland, 1960–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inflation of consumer prices in Ireland is 2.21, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 767.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Ireland peaked at 20.88 in 1975 and was at its lowest, -4.45, in 2009.
That places Ireland 123rd out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of consumer prices in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.4508 | — |
| 1961 | 2.76 | +511.5% |
| 1962 | 4.26 | +54.7% |
| 1963 | 2.45 | -42.5% |
| 1964 | 6.72 | +173.8% |
| 1965 | 4.99 | -25.7% |
| 1966 | 3.05 | -38.8% |
| 1967 | 3.18 | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 4.68 | +47.0% |
| 1969 | 7.42 | +58.5% |
| 1970 | 8.21 | +10.6% |
| 1971 | 8.96 | +9.2% |
| 1972 | 8.61 | -4.0% |
| 1973 | 11.41 | +32.6% |
| 1974 | 16.98 | +48.7% |
| 1975 | 20.88 | +23.0% |
| 1976 | 17.99 | -13.8% |
| 1977 | 13.47 | -25.1% |
| 1978 | 7.71 | -42.8% |
| 1979 | 13.3 | +72.4% |
| 1980 | 18.15 | +36.5% |
| 1981 | 20.37 | +12.2% |
| 1982 | 17.15 | -15.8% |
| 1983 | 10.45 | -39.1% |
| 1984 | 8.65 | -17.2% |
| 1985 | 5.4 | -37.6% |
| 1986 | 3.83 | -29.1% |
| 1987 | 3.16 | -17.4% |
| 1988 | 2.13 | -32.4% |
| 1989 | 4.09 | +91.6% |
| 1990 | 3.32 | -18.9% |
| 1991 | 3.21 | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 3.07 | -4.4% |
| 1993 | 1.47 | -52.1% |
| 1994 | 2.31 | +57.2% |
| 1995 | 2.52 | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 1.76 | -30.5% |
| 1997 | 1.54 | -12.2% |
| 1998 | 2.41 | +56.2% |
| 1999 | 1.63 | -32.3% |
| 2000 | 5.58 | +242.2% |
| 2001 | 4.85 | -13.0% |
| 2002 | 4.63 | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 3.49 | -24.5% |
| 2004 | 2.18 | -37.6% |
| 2005 | 2.46 | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 3.94 | +60.2% |
| 2007 | 4.89 | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 4.04 | -17.4% |
| 2009 | -4.45 | -210.2% |
| 2010 | -0.9184 | -79.4% |
| 2011 | 2.55 | -377.5% |
| 2012 | 1.69 | -33.5% |
| 2013 | 0.5151 | -69.6% |
| 2014 | 0.1909 | -62.9% |
| 2015 | -0.331 | -273.4% |
| 2016 | 0.0201 | -106.1% |
| 2017 | 0.3622 | +1699.6% |
| 2018 | 0.4711 | +30.1% |
| 2019 | 0.9378 | +99.1% |
| 2020 | -0.3262 | -134.8% |
| 2021 | 2.34 | -817.5% |
| 2022 | 7.83 | +234.5% |
| 2023 | 6.3 | -19.5% |
| 2024 | 2.11 | -66.5% |
| 2025 | 2.21 | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4 | 0.4508 | 7.42 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.75 | 7.71 | 20.88 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.34 | 2.13 | 20.37 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.32 | 1.47 | 3.32 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.16 | -4.45 | 5.58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5492 | -0.9184 | 2.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.41 | -0.3262 | 7.83 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 120 San Marino 2.3 compare
- 121 Luxembourg 2.26 compare
- 122 Samoa 2.21 compare
- 124 Sint Maarten 2.19 compare
- 125 Germany 2.17 compare
- 126 Albania 2.15 compare
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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 12.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7935 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 104,417 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 12.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 0.7427 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 97,728 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 24.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6354 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Ireland?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Ireland was 2.21 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 20.88 in 1975.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.45 in 2009.
- How does Ireland rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Ireland ranks 123rd out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 767.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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