Construction · Ireland
Ireland Construction Output YoY
The Ireland Construction Output YoY measures building activity in Ireland: housing, commercial buildings and infrastructure.
- Importance
- Low
- Currency
- EUR · euro
- Central bank
- The European Central Bank (with the Central Bank of Ireland)
Latest figures
The latest release for Q4, published on 4 March 2025, came in at 6.8%, up from 4.5% the time before.
| Released | For | Actual | Consensus | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2025 | Q4 | 6.8% | – | 4.5% |
Why it matters
Construction is sensitive to interest rates and an early casualty of tighter credit; it also feeds jobs and materials demand.
How it is calculated
Output or spending on construction projects, reported by builders and adjusted for prices and seasons.
What changes mean
- Falling construction after rate hikes shows policy working.
- Public infrastructure can offset weak private building.
Higher than expected: A stronger figure than expected points to a healthier economy: it usually supports the euro and local stocks, and can push bond yields up.
Lower than expected: A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the euro tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
A short history
Construction statistics became standard in the post-war rebuilding era; housing booms and busts, such as 2006–2009, made them closely watched.
Questions
What is the Ireland Construction Output YoY?
The Ireland Construction Output YoY measures building activity in Ireland: housing, commercial buildings and infrastructure.
What was the latest Ireland Construction Output YoY?
6.8% for Q4, published on 4 March 2025.
Educational content only, not investment advice. Figures are the published results as recorded by our calendar; market reactions described are typical, not guaranteed.