Introduction
This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:
- Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
- Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
- Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)
As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.
Overall Inflation
- In November 2025, Ireland's annual inflation rate amounted to 3.2%, and the monthly rate was -0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.5% in the European Union and 2.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Ireland have risen by 22.8%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In October 2025, Ireland's annual food inflation rate was 4.5%, and the monthly rate was 0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 3% in the European Union and 2.4% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Ireland have changed by 17.2% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In October 2025, Ireland recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 1.9%, and the monthly rate was 0.8%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 3.9% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Ireland have increased by 38.2%.
Clothing
- In October 2025, Ireland's annual clothing inflation rate stood at 3.6%, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.7% in the European Union and 0.6% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Ireland have changed by -13.2% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In October 2025, Ireland's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 3.1%, and the monthly rate was 1.1%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Ireland have changed by 66.3% in total.
Household Equipment
- In October 2025, Ireland's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to -0.3%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.7% in the European Union and 0.5% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Ireland have changed by -13.0% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In October 2025, Ireland's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 2.4%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.2% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Ireland have changed by 12.4% since 2015.
Transport
- In October 2025, Ireland's annual transport inflation rate was 2%, and the monthly rate was -0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.6% in the European Union and 1.7% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Ireland have changed by 21.5% since 2015.
Communications
- In October 2025, Ireland recorded an annual communications inflation rate of 1.3%, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was 0.2% in the European Union and -0.6% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Ireland have changed by -7.5% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In October 2025, Ireland's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 2.9%, and the monthly rate was 1.6%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.7% in the European Union and 1.3% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Ireland have changed by 19.7% since 2015.
Education
- In October 2025, Ireland's annual education inflation rate was 8.4%, and the monthly rate was 8.8%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.5% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Ireland have changed by 18.9% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In October 2025, Ireland's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 3.3%, and the monthly rate was -0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in Ireland have changed by 42.5% since 2015.
Energy
- In October 2025, Ireland recorded an annual energy inflation rate of 2.7%, and the monthly rate was 2%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was 0% in the European Union and -0.5% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Ireland have changed by 55.4% since 2015.
Services
- In October 2025, Ireland's annual services inflation rate amounted to 3.5%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.5% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Ireland have changed by 34.6% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In November 2025, annual inflation in Ireland was 3.2%, representing a change of +0.4 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 122.8 for Ireland as of November 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in November 2025 were -0.2% in Ireland.
The inflation measurement in Ireland is composed of several key components, each with different weights in the overall index (per 1,000 of consumer expenditure):
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 112.92
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 42.42
- Clothing and footwear: 46.7
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 141.55
- Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance: 54.35
- Health: 60.1
- Transport: 114.5
- Communication: 29.22
- Recreation and culture: 93.46
- Education: 17.96
- Restaurants and hotels: 216.21
- Miscellaneous goods and services: 70.6
- Total: 1,000
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Ireland's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.
Methodology and Data Sources
This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.