Ireland: Business confidence survey
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The most recent value is 9.9 points as of August 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 9.6 points. Historically, the average for Ireland from January 1985 to August 2026 is 11.51 points. The minimum of -36.1 points was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 36.7 points was reached in November 1999.
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- Measure: points
- Definition: The business survey indicator provides information on the amount of optimism or pessimism that business managers feel about the prospects of their companies, based upon opinion surveys on developments in production, orders and stocks of finished goods and the general economic situation of the company. It can be used to monitor output growth and to anticipate turning points in economic activity.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Ireland: Business confidence survey |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | 9.9 |
| 2026 Jul | 9.6 |
| 2026 Jun | 6.6 |
| 2026 May | 9.9 |
| 2026 Apr | 13.6 |
| 2026 Mar | 19.5 |
| 2026 Feb | 10.6 |
| 2026 Jan | 14.4 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | 0.60 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 112.70 | 7/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 2.08 | 7/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 193.41 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | 3.73 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | 9.90 | 8/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | -19.60 | 8/2026 | points |