Ireland: Monetary freedom

The latest value from 2026 is 79.3 points, an increase from 75 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 69.93 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 1995 to 2026 is 83.3 points. The minimum value, 74.5 points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 87.6 points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Monetary Freedom index for Ireland from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in Ireland and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.

Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.