Ireland Inflation Calculator
This calculator estimates the change in purchasing power for Ireland between any two years from 1922 to 2025. Calculations apply the Central Statistics Office (CSO) Consumer Price Index. Pre-2002 figures are based on the Irish pound; figures from 2002 onward use the euro.
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Ireland Inflation Calculator
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What this means
Over 25 years, prices in Ireland rose 66.0%. That's the difference between what your money could buy then — and what it buys now.
Inflation across this period averaged 2.05%/year — within 1 percentage point of the ECB's 2% target and well below Ireland's long-term average of 4.94%, which is heavily skewed by the high-inflation 1970s and 1980s.
Annual Inflation Rate · 2000–2025
Year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index for each year in your selected range.
Cumulative Inflation Since 2000
How prices have compounded year-on-year. The shaded area shows the total decline in purchasing power.
Recent Inflation Trends
Annual inflation rates for the last decade — including the 2022–23 cost-of-living surge driven by the Russia-Ukraine energy shock, the subsequent return toward the ECB target, and the recent uptick from the Middle East conflict.
Average Inflation by Decade
Decade-by-decade average annual inflation rate. The 1970s remain Ireland's highest-inflation decade in modern history, averaging nearly 14% during the global oil crises and stagflation period.
Ireland Inflation Snapshot
Visual breakdown by category, by measure, and over time
CSO CPI March 2026 · Released 9 April 2026Inflation Analysis
By ECOICOP category, by measure (CPI/HICP/Core), and 11-year history
Headline vs Core CPI
Monthly CPI vs Core CPI (ex-energy and unprocessed food) — last 8 months
CPI Basket Weights
Share of Irish household spending (CSO 2025 weights, 12 ECOICOP divisions)
Category Contributions
Percentage points each category adds to headline 3.6%
| Category | Weight | Annual Change | Contribution (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants & Hotels | 20.30% | +3.6% | +0.73 |
| Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Fuels | 15.10% | +7.2% | +1.09 |
| Miscellaneous Goods & Services | 10.80% | +3.0% | +0.32 |
| Transport | 10.60% | +0.6% | +0.06 |
| Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages | 10.20% | +2.3% | +0.23 |
| Recreation & Culture | 8.60% | +3.4% | +0.29 |
| Furnishings, Household Equipment | 5.50% | −0.9% | −0.05 |
| Health | 5.40% | +2.7% | +0.15 |
| Insurance & Financial Services | 5.20% | +5.8% | +0.30 |
| Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | 5.00% | +2.5% | +0.13 |
| Clothing & Footwear | 4.00% | +9.0% | +0.36 |
| Education Services | 2.10% | +8.9% | +0.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Irish inflation, the CSO Consumer Price Index, and ECB monetary policy. Answers verified against CSO, ECB, and Eurostat sources.
Important Disclaimer
For educational purposes only. This calculator is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice. Results are illustrative estimates based on the inputs provided.
Inflation calculations use the CSO Ireland Consumer Price Index annual averages from 1956 to 2025 (base 2019 = 100). The 2025 value is the full 12-month average, with the CSO confirming annual average inflation 2025 = +2.2%. Pre-1999 values are shown in euro-equivalent terms using the fixed IEP/EUR conversion rate (1 EUR = 0.787564 IEP). The latest CPI release covers March 2026 (released by the CSO on 9 April 2026): headline CPI was 3.6% (the highest annual rate since January 2024), HICP 3.6%, and Core CPI (excluding energy and unprocessed food) was 2.7%.
The European Central Bank targets annual HICP inflation at 2% over the medium term — a symmetric point target adopted in the ECB's 2021 strategy review. The ECB held the deposit facility rate at 2.00% on 30 April 2026 (the third consecutive hold). Past inflation rates are not a guide to future inflation. Rates and figures are subject to change. Refer to the official sources below and seek independent professional advice before making financial decisions.
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