Analyses & Studies

Irlande - Brèves économiques du 4e trimestre 2025

A quick read on Ireland’s strong growth, sound finances, and exciting opportunities ahead.

Ireland’s economy in late 2025 remains strong but is slowing. Growth is easing as domestic activity cools, while multinationals still drive GDP and exports. Public finances are very robust, with tax revenues reaching €97bn, largely from corporation tax, though this increases dependence on a few large firms. Inflation has picked up (~3.1%), wages are rising, and consumption is resilient but moderating. The labour market is cooling, with unemployment around 4.9%.

Key challenges highlighted are a severe housing shortage expected to last many years despite plans to build 300,000 homes by 2030, infrastructure delays, and high climate emissions, requiring major investment. Overall, Ireland is fiscally strong and attractive to investors, but vulnerable to external shocks and structural bottlenecks.

Please note that the document below is in French.