Irish inflation rose to 3% in November 2024, led by energy and food costs, with HICP at 3.2%.

Irish consumer prices rose 3% annually in November 2024, driven by higher energy and food costs, with the HICP reaching 3.2%, up from 2.8% in October. Food prices climbed 4.2%, energy rose 3.3%, and major electricity providers increased rates. Despite a 0.2% monthly drop in overall prices, energy rose 0.7% and food prices were flat. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, inflation was 3%. Ireland’s data contributed to Eurozone inflation figures released December 2, 2024. Digital payments surged, with contactless transactions up 6% in Q3 2025, while ATM use fell 9%.