Average pay has passed €1,000 a week. The figure offers some key messages about where the economy is and how households are doing
An increase in well-paid, permanent jobs in some sectors has pushed up average earnings
Central Statistics Office
Up-to-date news, analysis, features, and visual journalism on the Central Statistics Office, Ireland's national statistics agency
Tourism slump continues - April data shows decline in visitor numbers
Trend of falling visitor numbers since September has prompted questions from sector
Retail sales increase as consumers enjoy real wage hike
Sales volumes rise just 1.1% over 12 months once volatile car sales are stripped out of the figures
Average weekly earnings of Irish workers surpass €1,000 for first time
CSO data show wages grew at an annualised rate of 5.6 per cent in first quarter
What does Trump’s tariff threat mean for Ireland’s economy, where uncertainty is already taking a toll?
The signs of an economic wobble were already there - businesses not investing, top-end asking prices for houses trimmed. And now the US president is at it again, promising big tariffs on the EU.
Celtic Tiger baby boom has turned to bust as fertility rates decline
There are 20,000 fewer children being born every year in the State compared to during the Celtic Tiger years
CSO meets tourism industry over ‘confusing’ visitor data
Fáilte Ireland says declining inbound tourism numbers ‘jar with industry’
Wholesale electricity prices surged 26% in year to April, says CSO
Conclusion of gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine has contributed to higher energy prices this year
Welcome (back) to the era of Leprechaun economics
Exporters rushing to get product into the US before tariffs hit are distorting the data
Almost 6,000 same-sex couples have wed in 10 years since marriage equality referendum
July and August have been the most popular months for gay weddings
Irish house price inflation at 7.5% in March amid ongoing supply shortage
Headline rate softer than the 8% recorded in February
The JNLRs tell us young people love radio. Seriously?
If the results for 15- to 34-year-olds do not make sense, then what price the rest of the listenership survey?
Catherine Martin’s arts department backed pay rise for RTÉ director general
Department told government-established review that pay in top-level posts at RTÉ and TG4 had fallen in real terms since 2016
Irish exports surged ahead of Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs
Overall, exports jumped to record levels in March, fuelled by the pharmaceutical sector
Irish workers express ‘growing dissatisfaction’ amid staff shortages
Four in 10 workers feel colleagues are abusing absenteeism or work leave policies, according to SD Worx
Number of new cars licensed in Ireland rises 3% in first four months of 2025
EV sales up 23% in April despite charging infrastructure concenrs
Bringing staff back to office more often will hurt productivity, union conference hears
Leadership of Civil Service union instructed to resist changes to current arrangement
Families who rent are four times less likely to take holidays
CSO research finds 12% of single-parent households cannot afford regular leisure pursuits such as swimming or music
Irish inflation jumps to 2.2% as restaurant and hotel prices climb
Price increases related to higher food and alcohol prices, says CSO
Why do Irish people continue to make the same mistakes with their savings?
The annual growth rate of bank savings has more than doubled from pre-Covid levels
Food prices continue to climb, according to inflation data
EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices shows 2% climb over the last year
Unemployment in Ireland drops to 4.1% in April
Irish labour market stands at effective full employment
Tourist bosses meet CSO statisticians in debate over visitor numbers
CSO figures show sharp fall in March visitors, but industry paints a brighter picture
Irish economy grows by 3.2% as multinationals fast-track exports into US
CSO says increase in domestic economy ‘more modest’
Foreign-owned businesses accounted for 84% of R&D spending in Ireland in 2023
CSO figures reflect strong presence of multinationals in Ireland
Electricity prices dip in March but are 52% higher than a year ago
Official figures show charges remained higher than last year
New home completions rise but State still likely to miss targets
CSO data show there were 5,938 new dwelling completions in first quarter of the year, a rise of 2 per cent
Rethink needed on meeting the demand for Stem graduates
Companies and the State need to be more open to importing talent and to examine training options outside traditional third-level route
The Irish Times view on the public finances: not quite as good as they look
The worsening international economic outlook and the specific threat to multinational investment both pose dangers
National debt now stands at €40,550 for every man, woman and child
Debt is falling nominally and as a percentage of GDP, but it remains high in per-capita terms
Allianz Ireland dividends rack up to €300m since pandemic
Second-largest general insurer in the Irish market paid €100 million of dividends to its German parent last year, according to a new filing
Wealth gap tensions: ‘My friends don’t have to budget like me. A round of cocktails scares the s**t out of me’
We’re reluctant to discuss it, but wealth disparity an cause serious tension in relationships
ECB set for quarter point cut as property prices continue to rise at 8%
House prices now nearly 20% higher than at peak of pre-crash property bubble in 2007
Why is Ireland-US tourist data going south?
Declines in the number of visitors have been recorded in data sets for both countries
Irish households saved nearly half a billion euros per week shows CSO
Households invested more than half of their savings into long-term assets such as housing.
Irish headline inflation rises to 2% in March
Higher prices for alcoholic drinks and food drove the slight increase in the annual rate of price growth
Government generates record €23.4bn surplus last year on back of Apple tax money
CSO data show total Government revenue, which includes taxes, social insurance and income on investments, rose by 20% to €148.3bn in 2024
Car crimes in Republic almost double level suggested in official figures
Highest-volume offence, of thefts from vehicles, not included in vehicle-related crime trends published quarterly
What is behind the unshakeable popularity of the boy’s name Jack in Ireland?
Jacks and parents of Jacks explain the enduring popularity of the number-one boy’s name in the State since 2007.
Fertiliser sales jump 11%, which may undermine Irish case for retaining EU nitrates derogation
Sales spike in 2024 after two years of declines
Number of people on live register down 8% in March
All counties recorded a decrease in numbers in the twelve months to March with the largest in Clare
Tariff reaction day brings news of strong tax revenues, a warning on jobs and talk of pivoting to new markets
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Is Ireland really suffering a tourism collapse?
Incompatible data series make it difficult to get a true picture but AI and greater co-operation will deliver greater insight
Workforce productivity in Irish economy falls by most in EU, latest data shows
Despite the drop, labour productivity here still the highest in the EU, driven by the performance of multinationals
‘Retired households’ hold 27% of net wealth in Ireland, says Goodbody
While retired people make up 16 per cent of the population they hold 27 per cent of net wealth in the country
‘That could be catastrophic’: North American market a concern for Irish tourism
Deals will be struck at this year’s Meitheal tourism conference, but unease is in the air
Volume of goods handled by Irish ports up 7% last year
Goods forwarded from Irish ports amounted to 15.6 million tonnes in 2024, which was down slightly when compared with the year before
Irish inflation rises slightly in March ahead of Trump tariffs
Food price inflation accelerated in the month, according to latest flash estimate
Retail sales rise with more spend in cosmetics and department stores
Data only covers Irish-registered retailers and excludes Amazon
Average cost of second-hand Dublin homes approaches €600,000
Estate agent DNG’s price gauge points to annual inflation rate of 9.6%
The ‘pandemic puppy’ phenomenon: ‘With eight puppies bounding around the living room, life was getting rather busy’
Data from the CSO shows that 16 per cent of people got a pet during the Covid-19 period
Murders, sex crimes, drug importation increasing as other crimes drop in Ireland
Although burglary rate had increased for period in 2024, trends slowed and levels remain around all-time lows
Covid-19 five years on: Fewer handshakes, better work-life balance, some pet regret
Working from home has had positive effect on relationships with partners, survey also finds
Conor McGregor says Ireland’s rural towns are being ‘overrun’ by immigrants. Here are the facts
His claim about immigration is incorrect, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices