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[H3] 3.7%

Consumer Price Index
April 2026

[H3] 6.5%

Residential Property Price Index
March 2026

[H3] 4.8%

Monthly Unemployment rate
April 2026

[H3] 2.0%

GDP
Quarter 1 2026

[H3] 0.2%

Retail Sales Index
March 2026

[H3] 5.15 million

Population
2022

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[H2] News and Events

Expressions of Interest in Membership of the National Statistics Board New

Feature Article - Insights into occupations in Ireland in 1926 and 2022 drawing from Census records

Press Statement - Then and Now: Life in Ireland 1926 and 2022

Feature Article: Census 1926 - A new era for Ireland

Press Statement - Ireland’s Most Popular Wedding Dates 2026

Press Statement - CSO Launch Interactive Household Finances Calculator

CSO Historical Reports

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[H3] Why you can trust the CSO

Our statistics are independently verified, we are transparent about our methods and sources, and we adhere to the highest international standards

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[H2] Hubs and Interactive Apps

Children and Young Persons Hub

Housing Hub

Women and Men in Ireland Hub

Transport Hub

Transport Dashboard

Census 2022 Interactive Map

Older Persons Information Hub

Ireland's Relationship with Ukrainian People and their Economy

Well-being Hub: How Ireland is Doing

Baby Names of Ireland: Interactive Visualisation Updated

COVID-19 Information Hub Updated

CSO Visual: Interactive Visualisations Updated

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hubs & dashboards

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[H2] Latest Releases

Business in Ireland 2025 - Labour Market and Social Sustainability
19 May 2026

Fuel Excise Clearances February 2026
18 May 2026

Agricultural Price Indices March 2026
15 May 2026

Goods Exports and Imports March 2026
15 May 2026

Monthly Estimates of Payroll Employees using Administrative Data March 2026
15 May 2026

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upcoming releases calendar

press releases

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[H3] Census 1926

History in the making: 100 years on from the first census of the Irish Free State, the Census 1926 forms will be made public for the first time by the National Archives in April.

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[H3] Survey on Income & Living Conditions

The Survey on Income & Living Conditions is now under way. Learn more about the survey.

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[H3] Business in Ireland Series

Find comprehensive insight and information on businesses in Ireland in our new series of releases

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[H2] Excise Clearances of Selected Fuels January 2022 to January 2026

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[H2] CSO Visualisations

[IMG: Goods Exports and Imports March 2026]

Goods Exports and Imports March 2026

[IMG: Recorded Crime Victims 2025 and Suspected Offenders 2024]

Recorded Crime Victims 2025 and Suspected Offenders 2024

[IMG: Register of Public Sector Bodies 2025 - Provisional]

Register of Public Sector Bodies 2025 - Provisional

[IMG: UN SDG Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024]

UN SDG Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024

[IMG: Marriages 2025]

Marriages 2025

[IMG: Government Finance Statistics 2025 (April 2026)]

Government Finance Statistics 2025 (April 2026)

[IMG: Urban and Rural Life in Ireland, 2025]

Urban and Rural Life in Ireland, 2025

[IMG: Then and Now : Life in Ireland in 1926 and 2022]

Then and Now : Life in Ireland in 1926 and 2022

[IMG: Baby Names of Ireland]

Baby Names of Ireland

[IMG: Pension Coverage 2025]

Pension Coverage 2025

[IMG: Goods Exports and Imports February 2026]

Goods Exports and Imports February 2026

[IMG: Non-Financial Institutional Sector Accounts Q4 2025]

Non-Financial Institutional Sector Accounts Q4 2025

[IMG: Recorded Crime Q4 2025]

Recorded Crime Q4 2025

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Ireland's Trade in Goods 2024

[IMG: Well-being - Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2025]

Well-being - Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2025

[IMG: Residential Vacancy Based on Metered Electricity Consumption 2024]

Residential Vacancy Based on Metered Electricity Consumption 2024

[IMG: Goods Exports and Imports January 2026]

Goods Exports and Imports January 2026

[IMG: Planning Permissions Quarter 4 and Year 2025]

Planning Permissions Quarter 4 and Year 2025

[IMG: Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2025]

Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2025

[IMG: Women in the Labour Market 2024-2025]

Women in the Labour Market 2024-2025

[IMG: International accounts Q4 2025]

International accounts Q4 2025

[IMG: Quarterly National Accounts Q4 2025]

Quarterly National Accounts Q4 2025

[IMG: Irish Babies]

Irish Babies' Names 2025

[IMG: Business in Ireland 2023 – Green Economy]

Business in Ireland 2023 – Green Economy

[IMG: Growing Up in Ireland Cohort ‘98 at Age 25: Childhood Influences on Education and Finances]

Growing Up in Ireland Cohort ‘98 at Age 25: Childhood Influences on Education and Finances

[IMG: Labour Force Survey Quarter 4 2025]

Labour Force Survey Quarter 4 2025

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Census Interactive Map

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Check out our House Prices Interactive App

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Ireland's Top Motors

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How Popular is your Birthday?

[IMG: Consumer Price Index Inflation Calculator]

Consumer Price Index Inflation Calculator

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[H3] Growing Up in Ireland
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We are now inviting participants from GUI Cohort '08 to take part again

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[H3] Census Interactive Map

Find detailed Census 2022 data by theme in our interactive map, from county level to neighbourhood (Small Area) level on CSO Visual

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[H2] Census

Census 2022 Results Updated

Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics

Census 2022 Urban Profiles on CSO Visual New

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[H3] Education & Visualisation

Our interactive zone has visualisations, infographics, school resources, competitions and much more...

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[H3] Careers & Recruitment

Rewarding roles, career progression, unique culture - learn about everything that a career with the CSO has to offer

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[H3] Taking Part in a Survey?
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CSO Household Surveys

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[H1] Statistics

[H2] Explore CSO Statistics

[H3] A-Z of Releases

All statistical releases and publications in alphabetical order

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[H3] Release Calendar

View scheduled upcoming releases by date

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[H3] General Statistical Publications

Explore our topical and thematic statistical releases

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[H3] Hubs & Dashboards

Explore our information hubs, dashboards and interactive apps featuring the most recent data on a variety of topics
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[H3] Infographics

Browse our collection of infographics by theme
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[H3] UNSDGs

Browse UN Sustainable Development Goals releases

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[H2] Browse Statistics by Theme

[H2] People and Society

Population

Education

Births, Deaths & Marriages

Crime and Justice

Social Conditions

Health

Information Society

Housing and Households

[H2] Environment and Climate

Agri-Environment

Climate

Ecosystem Accounts

Energy

Environment Accounts

Fishery

Forestry

Indicators

Social

Water and Waste Water

[H2] General Statistical Publications

Geographical Profiles of Income in Ireland

Life in 1916 Ireland: Stories from statistics

Statistical Yearbook of Ireland

Measuring Ireland's Progress

Women and Men in Ireland

Ireland North and South - A Statistical Profile

QNHS - Special Modules

General Interest Statistics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

How Dark is your Sky? Estimating Artificial Light in Ireland from Satellite Imagery

[H2] Economy

International Accounts

Prices

National Accounts

Government Accounts

External Trade

Key Economic Indicators

IMF Summary Data Page

[H2] Labour Market and Earnings

Labour Market

Earnings

[H2] Business Sectors

Agriculture

Building and Construction

Digital Economy

Enterprise Statistics

Industry

International Enterprises

People in Business

Retail and Services

Small and Medium Enterprises

Technology and Innovation

Tourism and Travel

Transport

[H2] More Statistics

[H3] Register of Official Statistics

Official Statistics produced in the Irish Statistical System

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[H3] Statistical Database

Explore data in our PxStat Dissemination Database

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[H3] Statistical Work Plan

Coordinated planned outputs for Official Statistics across the CSO and the Irish Statistical System

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[H3] High Value Datasets

Explore High Value Datasets available by theme

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[H1] Careers

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Great data and insights make great things happen.

The Central Statistics Office compiles and produces data and insights to help resource and improve every aspect of life in Ireland. The CSO has employees based at our offices in Cork and Dublin, and located throughout the country as part of our field staff. We offer our workforce a rewarding , competitive career at a flexible, caring and inclusive workplace. We promote a culture of staff engagement, innovation and well-being. Benefits include flexible and blended working, sports and social clubs, development and training, as well as career breaks.

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[H3] Our Benefits

At the CSO we offer a wide range of benefits to suit all of our employees. These benefits include flexible working arrangements, personal & professional development activities, well-being initiatives, sports and social clubs and more.  We aim to foster a supportive and flexible working environment, where our employees can find balance while reaching their full potential.

[H3] Flexible Working

"Working in the CSO provides you with a genuine work life balance, offers growth opportunities and the variety of work is unparalleled."
Jonathan, Executive Officer (Marketing, Graphic Design & Events)

[H3] Your Well-being

''The CSO promotes a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, well-being for all staff along with many internal groups for social events, sporting activities and mindfulness.''
Michelle, Higher Executive Officer (Human Resources)

[H3] Personal & Professional Development

''The CSO provides a lot of opportunity for ownership of new and exciting projects. It provides space for innovation and fresh ideas and supports you to upskill in areas that benefit you and the organisation.''
Labhaoise,  Statistician (Life Events & Demography)

Learn more about our Benefits

[H3] Our Roles

We regularly recruit directly for Statisticians/Data Analysts, Household Survey Interviewers and for our Graduate Programme.
We also recruit directly on occasion for specialist roles in areas such as IT, Marketing, HR and other Corporate areas. You can explore our open roles on our Vacancies page.
For all other roles, we recruit through Publicjobs.ie, Ireland's Premier Public Sector Recruitment Website.

[H2] Statistician / Data Analyst

If you're a big picture thinker, here's a big opportunity

Learn more about the Statistician / Data Analyst Role

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[H2] Household Survey Interviewers

If you're good with people, opportunity has knocked on your door

Learn More about the Household Survey Interviewer role

[H2] Graduate Programme Roles

Play your part in shaping Ireland's future

Learn More about the CSO Graduate Programme

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[H2] Specialist Roles

We also offer a host of opportunities across a variety of specialisms such as IT, HR and more.

Explore our Vacancies

[H3] Recognition and Awards

Here are some of our Awards which we are proud to highlight.

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[H2] CSO Careers

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[H1] Education & Visualisation

[H2] Competitions & Awards

John Hooper Statistical Poster Competition

CSO Open Data Award at YSTE

CSO Awards Ceremony

European Statistics Competition

International Statistical Literacy Project

Young Economist of the Year

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[H2] Teaching Resources

Teachers' Guide to the CSO 2025/26

[H2] Learning Resources

Leaving Certificate Economics Resources

School Resources

Statistics Explained

Synthetic Datasets

[H3] Census in School materials

Discover lesson plans and more resources to learn about the census in school

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[H3] Your area statistics

Explore statistics about your local area with our interactive census mapping app

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[H3] Infographics

Explore all CSO Infographics by theme

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[H2] Interactive Visualisations

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explore interactive visualisations

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Overview of the projects at Stripe Young Scientist Expo 2026

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Winner of the Award for the Best Use of CSO Open Data, Young Scientist Expo 2026

[H2] CSO Videos

[H2] Census at School

Census at Schools Releases

Census at School website

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[H2] Lockdown effect on learning

X-axis labelLockdown effect
Low effect28
Medium effect22
High effect29
Very high effect21

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[H1] Trust & Transparency

[H3] Why you can Trust the CSO

The CSO has been trusted for 75 years and counting to gather, analyse, and publish statistics and insights about Ireland’s society, economy, and environment.
Our methods might have changed over the years, but our commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, quality, transparency, and independence remains the same.
Protecting your confidentiality is at the heart of everything we do.

[H4] So why can you trust the CSO?
The CSO was established to provide independent, accurate, and verifiable facts about our society and economy. Our independence to publish statistical analysis regardless of what the data says is protected by law.
Our commitment to safeguarding data confidentiality is a core principle of our work, and is underpinned by the protections enshrined in Irish and European law.
The main differences between the CSO and other data providers are our legal standing, our rigorous quality controls, and stringent regulation. We adhere to the highest international standards on how we gather, protect, and publish data, and we clearly state our methodologies and sources. Our statistics are independently verified and checked by international bodies, and we are subject to regular reviews by teams of international experts to ensure our data meets the highest standards. All of these steps promote trust in the statistics we produce.

[H3] Counted on to provide facts that matter

Providing accurate and verifiable facts that are freely available to everyone is a cornerstone of living in an informed society.

In a crowded data world, we recognise the need to tell people how and why our data can be trusted, and how it is different from unregulated and unverified data sources. The steps we take also mean we can call the statistics we produce official statistics because of their legal standing, our high standards, and stringent regulation. They are the counterbalance to misinformation and alternative facts.
As the provider of official statistics, we must meet the highest international standards and we clearly state our methodologies and sources to produce verifiable facts you can trust. We will continue to build on the trust that has been placed in us.
The data we gather is never about you as individual, but about us as a society. We use collective information to tell the big picture story of living and working in Ireland. The insights we publish reflect life in Ireland and support evidence-informed decision making.
[H4] Building Trust
The aim of this Trust & Transparency section of our website is to outline why we collect data, how we do it, our legal remit, and the legal guarantees around data protection and confidentiality. It also tells you about our rigorous checking procedures and how we use international standards to create the highest quality statistics.
We recognise that we must be able to clearly demonstrate the steps we take to protect the confidentiality of the data shared with us, and the professional ethics around the necessity and proportionality of conducting a survey.
You have counted on us for 75 years and we have counted on you. Let’s continue to count on each other to provide independent insights for all.
CSO: Count on us. We count on you.

[H3] Learn more about Trust & Transparency at the CSO

Explore our Trust & Transparency section to learn more about why we collect data, how we do it, our legal remit, and the legal guarantees around data protection and confidentiality. We also outline our rigorous checking procedures and how we use international standards to produce the highest quality statistics.

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[H3] How we Gather Data

Where our data comes from and why your participation matters

Data Gathering

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[H3] How we Protect Data

Our safeguards around data protection are enshrined in law

Protecting Data

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[H3] How we Protect your Confidentiality

Protecting your confidentiality and privacy is at the heart of everything we do

Protecting Confidentiality

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[H3] Our Approach to Transparency

We value transparency, telling people clearly what we do and how we do it

Transparency

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[H3] Our Approach to Ethics

Our use of professional ethics as part of our processes and decision-making

Ethics

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[H3] Our Commitment to High Quality Data

We work to international standards and methods to promote trust in our statistics

High Quality Data

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[H3] Our Role Delivering Better Data

Our support for the national data ecosystem across the civil and public service

Delivering Better Data

[H2] Trust & Transparency

Why you can Trust the CSOHow we Gather DataHow we Protect DataHow we Protect your ConfidentialityOur Approach to TransparencyOur Approach to EthicsOur Commitment to High Quality DataOur Role Delivering Better Data

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[H2] CSO Publications: Rights and Permissions
Statistics disseminated on this site are copyright of The Government of Ireland.
The statistics and other information provided on this site are accessible free of charge and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (version 4.0 cc-by).
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The CSO logo may not be redisseminated for commercial purposes.
Please send any questions regarding the use of the content of this site to information@cso.ie

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