Ireland GDP Growth Rate
-16.8%▼ −19.7 pt
Mar 2026 · Quarterly
Ireland's real GDP fell 16.82% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, a sharp reversal from the 2.88% expansion recorded in the previous quarter. The contraction set a new all-time low for the series, which dates back to 1996.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.8% | 2.9% | 28.1%Mar 2015 | -16.8%Mar 2026 | 1996 – 2026 | Quarterly |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $721.7B | $609.2B | $721.7B | $2.0B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Industrial Production | 31.0% | -1.0% | 83.4% | -20.4% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
GDP Growth Rate in Ireland averaged 5.9% from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 28.1% in Mar 2015 and a record low of -16.8% in Mar 2026. The series is reported quarterly with history from 1996.
Real GDP growth measures the annual change in the inflation-adjusted value of goods and services produced in Ireland. The data are reported quarterly in percentage terms, with the series spanning from the first quarter of 1996.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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