Ireland Business Confidence
9.90▲ +0.30
Aug 2026 · Monthly
Business confidence in Ireland rose to 9.9 in August from 9.6 in July. The reading equaled May's 9.9 and remained below the 19.5 recorded in March, as well as the year-earlier 10.3. It was far from the series high of 36.7 from November 1999 and above the all-time low of -36.1 in April 2020. All 13 recent monthly observations were positive, and the latest is up from 6.6 in June, according to Eurostat.
source: Eurostat
Business Confidence in Ireland rose to 9.90 in Aug 2026 from 9.60 in Jul 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.90 | 9.60 | 36.70Nov 1999 | -36.10Apr 2020 | 1985 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Business Confidence in Ireland averaged 11.35 from 1985 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 36.70 in Nov 1999 and a record low of -36.10 in Apr 2020. The series is reported monthly with history from 1985.
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