Ireland Labour Cost Index (2025)
Ireland's Labour Cost Index: 131.4 Index (2016=100) in 2025, +5.1 YoY. Eurostat (LC_LCI_R2_A), 2008–2025.
Ireland (2025)
131.4
Index (2016=100)
+5.1 YoY
YoY Change
+5.1
Index (2016=100)
Trend
up
Series length
18
years of data
Data
| Year | Index (2016=100) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 131.4 | +5.1 |
| 2024 | 126.3 | +6.8 |
| 2023 | 119.5 | +6.5 |
| 2022 | 113 | +9.4 |
| 2021 | 103.6 | +3.6 |
| 2020 | 100 | -2.2 |
| 2019 | 102.2 | +3.3 |
| 2018 | 98.9 | +2.7 |
| 2017 | 96.2 | +1.9 |
| 2016 | 94.3 | +1 |
| 2015 | 93.3 | +0.5 |
| 2014 | 92.8 | -0.2 |
| 2013 | 93 | +0 |
| 2012 | 93 | +1 |
| 2011 | 92 | -0.7 |
| 2010 | 92.7 | -2.4 |
| 2009 | 95.1 | +2 |
| 2008 | 93.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Ireland recorded 131.4 Index (2016=100) in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was +5.1. The historical series (2008–2025) shows a peak of 131.4 in 2025 and a trough of 92.0 in 2011.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks ireland labour cost index in Ireland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2008–2025 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 131.4 Index (2016=100) in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 92.0 in 2011. The latest reading of 131.4 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of +5.1.